OtherAutism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research2024

A commentary on children's books about autism: What messages do they send about neurodiversity?

Courtney E Venker, Emily Lorang

PMID 38148499

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This is a commentary analyzing the themes and messages found in children's books about autism, specifically regarding neurodiversity, agency, abilities, and communication. It describes how books portray autistic characters but does not report on any clinical interventions, patient outcomes, or research methods. There are no findings here to change clinical practice or treatment decisions.

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    Courtney E Venker, Emily Lorang A commentary on children's books about autism: What messages do they send about neurodiversity? Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research. 2024.

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