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The Autistic Culture Podcast

Ghostbusters is Autistic (Episode 02)

Nov 8, 2022
41:23

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  • The Ghostbusters franchise provides strong autistic representation, showcasing characters with obsessive interests, attention to detail, and unique ways of thinking that align with autistic characteristics.
  • Ghostbusters movies promote a strength-based lens for understanding and portraying autism, challenging stereotypes and emphasizing the importance of collaboration between autistic and allistic individuals.

Deep dives

The Heritability of Autism

Recent studies suggest that the heritability rate of autism is between 83 to 92 percent. Autism can be traced back through the family tree to the beginning of time, indicating a strong genetic component. This finding highlights the wide prevalence of autism across cultures and continents, with autistic individuals sharing a common lineage and similar traits such as passion for research and intense interests.

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