![]() Sensory processing differences: Surrounded by chaos, Phoebe tells her friend Podcast, “overstimulation calms me”. ![]() Luckily, Phoebe ignores her mom’s advice and takes the mask off. Autistic people are often given the message “who you are is not okay”, so they learn to conceal their autistic traits in an attempt to pass as neurotypical. Masking: On the first day of school, Phoebe’s mom gives her advice on how to make friends. She does not modulate herself to adapt to the context or the audience. She speaks to everyone the same way, regardless of their status. Phoebe demonstrates her indifference to authority in her dealings with the police and her teacher. ![]() Like many on the spectrum, she is inquisitive and intelligent, and gravitates to the facts about the natural world.Ĭhallenges authority: Hierarchical relationships are social constructs that many autistic people do not recognize or adhere to. Passionate interests: Phoebe is a science nerd, and like many autistics she is a self-taught kinesthetic learner who knows more about her area of interest than most content experts. She’s also a good self-advocate, explaining to her friend that even though she may not appear upset on the outside, “on the inside I’m vomiting”. Phoebe is aware of the disconnect between how she feels and what others notice. ![]() “Flat affect”: Autistic people can be misperceived as uncaring or unfeeling because their emotions are not always communicated through their facial expression or body language. Not to worry, no spoilers here.ĭirect communicator: Phoebe tells it like it is. ![]() What they don’t mention is that heroine Phoebe is neurodivergent, and it is her autistic personality traits that make her a hero. Phoebe Spengler, granddaughter of Ghostbuster Egon saves the day in the latest supernatural sequel. ![]()
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