Mask of Your Own Face – Experiences with Masking as an Autistic Adult

• By: Emily “Ly” Stewart, BA(Hons), MSc Media Psychology Graduate and Journalist
• October 4th, 2024
• actually autistic, adults, Fall 2024 Issue, late diagnosis, masking, mental health, neurodivergence
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Imagine for a moment that you are a kid. As far as you’re aware, you’re like every other kid, but as you go throughout your childhood and adolescence, people start pointing out parts of you that seem a bit…off. Maybe your interests are strange or inappropriate; maybe the way you talk and move...

(Autistic) Girls on Film? An Analysis of Autistic Female Characters in Media and Fan Interpretations

• By: Emily “Ly” Stewart, BA(Hons), MSc Media Psychology Graduate and Journalist
• October 2nd, 2023
• actually autistic, actually autistic female characters, authenticity, Fall 2023 Issue, fan interpretations, female autism phenotype theory, female representation, gender expectations, headcannoning, identification, media portrayal, relationships, social skills, special interests, stereotypes, TV and film
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Contrary to popular belief, autistic characters in TV and film are nothing new. The first instance of an autistic person being portrayed o-screen is popularly believed to be Amanda from the 1969 crime drama Change of Habit, starring Elvis Presley and Tyler Moore. Initially, the little girl is...