This is a list of
fictional characters
In fiction, a character is a person or being in a narrative (such as a novel, play, radio or television series, music, film, or video game). The character may be entirely fictional or based on a real-life person, in which case the distinction o ...
that have been explicitly described within the work in which they appear, or otherwise by the author, as being on the
autism spectrum
Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by differences or difficulties in social communication and interaction, a preference for predictability and routine, sensory processing d ...
. It is not intended to include speculation. Autistic people involved in the work may be mentioned in footnotes.
Comics
Film
Literature
Television
Theater
Video games
Other
See also
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Autism and LGBTQ identities
Current research indicates that autistic people have higher rates of LGBTQ identities and feelings than the general population. A variety of explanations for the increased prevalence of LGBTQ identities have been proposed, such as prenatal hormon ...
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Autism in popular culture
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Autism in Television
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List of fictional characters with disabilities
Fictional characters with disabilities appear in various mediums, including novels, comics, television, and movies. A disability may be readily visible, or Invisible disability, invisible in nature. Some examples of invisible disabilities includ ...
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List of films about autism
Notes
References
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Autism
Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by differences or difficulties in social communication and interaction, a preference for predictability and routine, sensory processing d ...