Navigating the Spectrum: ASD, "Angel" Archetypes, and the Depth of Romantic Storylines
If we want better romantic storylines involving ASD, we need to shelf the angel wings and pick up some emotional honesty. Navigating the Spectrum: ASD, "Angel" Archetypes, and the
A neurotypical (NT) character falls for an undiagnosed ASD Angel. The conflict isn't the autism—it's the NT misreading withdrawal as rejection. Navigating the Spectrum: ASD
argue that framing autistic romance as purely "wholesome" or "sweet" can unintentionally infantilize adults, treating their dating lives as a curiosity rather than a standard adult experience. Kennedy Krieger Institute Unique Relationship Dynamics Navigating the Spectrum: ASD, "Angel" Archetypes, and the