44
is autism coded characters a thing? (files.catbox.moe)
submitted 2 years ago by GrayBackgroundMusic@lemm.ee to c/autism@lemmy.world
28 comments fedilink hide all child comments

I've loved this book for decades. Read it multiple times. Thinking about it a bit, and I believe the Mc is autism coded.

Anyone else read this and agree?

Anyone have examples of this in other areas?

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[-] Liz@midwest.social 18 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

~~Jonah~~ Judah from Bojack horseman is very clearly autistic, but it's never mentioned or even the source of any plot point. He's just a regular character who happens to be autistic and has his own plot things and stuff.

Edit: misremembered the name

[-] Deestan@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Vincent Adultman also feels sympathetic. Not straight autistic, but clearly heavily masking.

[-] bionicjoey@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I think you mean Judah from BJHM. AFAIK that show doesn't have a character named Jonah.

But Jonah from Ozark is also fairly autism coded although it's only ever directly implied once in the first episode when he's called r*tarded by his sister

this post was submitted on 24 Jul 2024
44 points (92.3% liked)

Autism

10406 readers
577 users here now

This is a community for people with Autism to be themselves. All neurotypes are welcome.

Community:

Values

  • Acceptance
  • Openness
  • Understanding
  • Equality
  • Reciprocity
  • Mutuality
  • Love

Rules

  1. No abusive, derogatory, or offensive post/comments e.g: racism, sexism, religious hatred, homophobia, gatekeeping, trolling.
  2. Posts do not need be related to autism, off-topic discussions are allowed. This is a safe space where people with autism can feel comfortable discussing whatever they feel like discussing, as long as it does not violate the standing rules.
  3. Do not request donations.
  4. Be respectful in discussions.
  5. Do not post misinformation.
  6. Mark NSFW content accordingly.
  7. Do not promote Autism Speaks.
  8. General Lemmy World rules.
  9. No bots. Humans only.

Encouraged

  1. Open acceptance of all autism levels as a respectable neurotype.
  2. Funny memes.
  3. Respectful venting.
  4. Describe posts of pictures/memes using text in the body for our visually impaired users.
  5. Welcoming and accepting attitudes.
  6. Questions regarding autism.
  7. Questions on confusing situations.
  8. Seeking and sharing support.
  9. Engagement in our community's values.
  10. Expressing a difference of opinion without directly insulting another user.
  11. Please report questionable posts and let the mods deal with it.

.

Helpful Resources

founded 3 years ago
MODERATORS
Lexam@lemmy.world