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Autism: Online Communities, Social Support and Subverting Historical Stigma
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pdf paper Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder, characterised by social difficulties, repeated motor movements and perceived ‘strange’ behaviour by neurotypicals. It has historically been stigmatised, leading to a wide societal misunderstanding of it. Communities have utilised online spaces to cultivate groups on the topic that have continually advocated for societal understanding.…
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