When AI Functions as an Autism Support

• By: Jonah Baird Clean Lantern Books
• August 14th, 2026
• adults, artificial intelligence, assistive technology, augmentative and alternative communication, communication differences, creative writing, neurodiversity, support
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When I was a child, I spent hours with action figures. I was especially obsessed with Dragon Ball Z. I did not simply reenact episodes. The characters developed relationships, conflicts, histories, and entire stories in my head. Scenes continued long after I put the toys away. For years,...