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writing an autistic character when you are not autistic - a masterpost

completely double spaced version on google docs here – this post is more blocky for the sake of people’s dashboards, but still long so people will be less likely to glaze over it. my apologies if that makes it hard to read

things to look for and avoid in an autistic character

• symptoms only manifesting as “nonverbal and rocking” • super smart / living calculator • super dumb / doesn’t understand anything • all the symptoms you can come up with for them are “awkward” and “has special interest(s)” (please do more research) • trains, technology, and/or math as special interests • acting like a child • getting treated like a baby • unreasonably cruel and uncaring about others’ reactions to them being cruel • if they’re comparable to sheldon from the big bang theory, start over • animal comparisons • a lack of feelings • please no stories about what it’s like to be autistic told by allistics

the right way to write an autistic person

• lots of symptoms, including secondary ones not included on a general diagnosis requirement list (here’s a list i rather like that was made by an autistic person – their blog is also a good resource) • having a good amount of general knowledge and actually talking about it (i cannot believe that i have to say this) • talking about things outside of special interests (again…. come on……….) (special interests are usually the default things our brains go to when theres no stimulation or we want to entertain ourselves – it isn’t literally all we think or talk about ever. if a conversation has no connections to a special interest, reconsider having your autistic character bring it up in a context that is not an introduction.) • explicitly expressed to be capable of attraction and romantic feelings – if your character is an adult, add sexual feelings to this point • capable of general functioning, just with a disability that makes it more difficult – not a walking disability (….sigh) • a wide amount of feelings and emotional turmoil (but perhaps only being able to express it in limited ways) • we’re people • just people whose brains are wired differently

things to avoid in research for an autistic character

• autism moms / autism blogs and websites not run by autistic people • any affiliation with autism $peaks means you should walk away and never look back • a scientist trying to create explanations for what autistic people do without actually asking / not mentioning asking autistic people • anything about a cure for autism • a person that “worked with autistic kids” phrased in the same way as “worked with animals” • talking about autistic people as if they are mysteries, are like animals, or are otherwise othered weirdos instead of people

things to look for in research for an autistic character

• actual autistic people talking about their experiences and symptoms • just stick to that and you’re good but it’s hard to find sometimes ngl. just look for the above red flags

things i would personally like to see in an autistic character

• less easy to swallow sadness and more destructive anger. i would love to see a canonically autistic character who was frustrated easily by small things and had trouble communicating why • not a story about being autistic, a story that happens to have a character or characters who are autistic – it isn’t pointed out or questioned, they’re right at home with the rest of the cast and not othered (a la symmetra from overwatch) • intensive sensory issues / small sounds making large reactions • clear communications about not liking x sensory thing (for example being touched) • poor motor skills / clumsiness and not being laughed at for it • walking funny (body bent downwards, walking very fast, walking slowly, big strides, shuffling, stiffness, etc)  – no one treats it as if it’s funny or something totally strange • a big personality that has a presence so they can’t be cast aside (but feel free to have quiet characters too) – if this was along with being nonverbal they would probably leap to being one of my favorite characters ever • a fear of asking for clarification on sarcasm or jokes because of past experiences and an arc about the character becoming more comfortable asking questions

>> if any fellow autistic people want to add something, feel free <<

allistics are encouraged to rb this

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WLW Pride Prompts

“Every time I hold your hand in public people assume we’re friends and today I finally snapped and yelled “I KISS HER REGULARLY” while pointing at you when someone commented on it.”

“I really hate makeup but you’re very good at it and today you chased me down and gave me eyeshadow and it’s...not bad if I’m being honest.”

“I’ve been going to your family reunions for years and apparently no one has picked up on the fact that we’re gay or that we’re dating.”

“I’ve been in love with you for years and I keep telling you this but you always seem to take it platonically. Do I need to kiss you or something?”

#prompt #writing prompt #person a and person b #otp prompt #writing #imagine your otp #dialogue prompt #funny prompt #imagine your ocs #imagine your oc #pride prompts

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Person A: I have to go.

Person B: But when will I see you again?

Person A: Never.

Person B: Never?

Person A: Tomorrow.

(Source: Vanara the Musical)

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Imagine person A and person B having grown up together. B was always very close with A’s family. Years later, A and B are in an established relationship. Somehow, A finds out about a stupid nickname B had for a family member of A’s.

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Person A: It’s nice to be wanted, you know?

Person B: Not by the law!

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Blue’s Feathers and Wings Compendium: Standard Wing Shapes

Part 1 [Standard ]| Part 2 [Atypical] | Feather Markings | Tail Feathers

I have expanded the traditional 4 types; Highspeed, Elliptical, Low Aspect and High Aspect ratio, because they were very narrow and vague categories for the most part, adding High Energy, Thermal Soaring, Night Glider, and Passerine wings. I feel that these extra types make it easier to understand and visualize the differences and similarities between wing shapes.

I’ve renamed Low Aspect to Powered Soaring, and High Aspect to Dynamic Soaring for the purposes of the fact that names made it hard to understand purpose and were easily confusable. 

A lot of these wing types are also affected by tailfeather shape and size, and that will change their agility and energy expenditure as the tail also generates lift.

Disclaimer: This is in no way intended to be an academic dissertation or proposal, do not treat it as such. It is purely for art and writing references for others, to aid description and inspiration.

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Gay Pride Prompts

“I told my family that I’m dating someone from school to get them to stop trying to set me up with people but I forgot that I go to an all boys school.”

“I was so scared that you were going to reject me when I came out but it turns out you’re gay too and...kinda cute.”

“I accidentally misled this person into thinking I was straight and had a wife for several months and today they asked what my spouse’s name was and I had to say “Paul”.”

“You dropped your pride flag during the parade earlier and I’ve been trying to give it back to you for two hours so I’ve been following you around...is that creepy? I promise I’m not a stalker but saying that out loud makes it sound like I am

“I’m tired of my family denying that I’m gay so could you just pretend to be my boyfriend? Only for a few weeks?”

#happy pride month yall #prompt #writing prompts #writing prompt #otp prompt #imagine your otp #dialogue prompt #pride #pride prompts #gay writing prompts #gay prompts

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Resources For Writing Sketchy Topics

Medicine

A Study In Physical Injury

Comas

Medical Facts And Tips For Your Writing Needs

Broken Bones

Burns

Unconsciousness & Head Trauma

Blood Loss

Stab Wounds

Pain & Shock

All About Mechanical Injuries (Injuries Caused By Violence)

Writing Specific Characters

Portraying a kleptomaniac.

Playing a character with cancer.

How to portray a power driven character.

Playing the manipulative character.

Portraying a character with borderline personality disorder.

Playing a character with Orthorexia Nervosa.

Writing a character who lost someone important.

Playing the bullies.

Portraying the drug dealer.

Playing a rebellious character.

How to portray a sociopath.

How to write characters with PTSD.

Playing characters with memory loss.

Playing a pyromaniac.

How to write a mute character.

How to write a character with an OCD.

How to play a stoner.

Playing a character with an eating disorder.

Portraying a character who is anti-social.

Portraying a character who is depressed.

How to portray someone with dyslexia.

How to portray a character with bipolar disorder.

Portraying a character with severe depression.

How to play a serial killer.

Writing insane characters.

Playing a character under the influence of marijuana.

Tips on writing a drug addict.

How to write a character with HPD.

Writing a character with Nymphomania.

Writing a character with schizophrenia.

Writing a character with Dissociative Identity Disorder.

Writing a character with depression.

Writing a character who suffers from night terrors.

Writing a character with paranoid personality disorder.

How to play a victim of rape.

How to play a mentally ill/insane character.

Writing a character who self-harms.

Writing a character who is high on amphetamines.

How to play the stalker.

How to portray a character high on cocaine.

Playing a character with ADHD.

How to play a sexual assault victim.

Writing a compulsive gambler.

Playing a character who is faking a disorder.

Playing a prisoner.

Portraying an emotionally detached character.

How to play a character with social anxiety.

Portraying a character who is high.

Portraying characters who have secrets.

Portraying a recovering alcoholic.

Portraying a sex addict.

How to play someone creepy.

Portraying sexually/emotionally abused characters.

Playing a character under the influence of drugs.

Playing a character who struggles with Bulimia.

Illegal Activity

Examining Mob Mentality

How Street Gangs Work

Domestic Abuse

Torture

Assault

Murder

Terrorism

Internet Fraud

Cyberwarfare

Computer Viruses

Corporate Crime

Political Corruption

Drug Trafficking

Human Trafficking

Sex Trafficking

Illegal Immigration

Contemporary Slavery 

Black Market Prices & Profits

AK-47 prices on the black market

Bribes

Computer Hackers and Online Fraud

Contract Killing

Exotic Animals

Fake Diplomas

Fake ID Cards, Passports and Other Identity Documents

Human Smuggling Fees

Human Traffickers Prices

Kidney and Organ Trafficking Prices

Prostitution Prices

Cocaine Prices

Ecstasy Pills Prices

Heroin Prices

Marijuana Prices

Meth Prices

Earnings From Illegal Jobs

Countries In Order Of Largest To Smallest Risk

Forensics

arson

Asphyxia

Blood Analysis

Book Review

Cause & Manner of Death

Chemistry/Physics

Computers/Cell Phones/Electronics

Cool & Odd-Mostly Odd

Corpse Identification

Corpse Location

Crime and Science Radio

crime lab

Crime Scene

Cults and Religions

DNA

Document Examination

Fingerprints/Patterned Evidence

Firearms Analysis

Forensic Anthropology

Forensic Art

Forensic Dentistry

Forensic History

Forensic Psychiatry

General Forensics

Guest Blogger

High Tech Forensics

Interesting Cases

Interesting Places

Interviews

Medical History

Medical Issues

Misc

Multiple Murderers

On This Day

Poisons & Drugs

Police Procedure

Q&A

serial killers

Space Program

Stupid Criminals

Theft

Time of Death

Toxicology

Trauma

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If you hired a hit man on yourself but also hired a bodyguard, your life depends on who’s better at their job.

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“I’m almost 30 years old and I haven’t done anything with my life! Well...nothing aside from being accused and convicted of a murder I didn’t commit.”

#prompt #writing prompt #dialogue prompt #funny prompt

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An artist and a necromancer live together and have two very different perspectives on “animation”.

#prompt #story prompt #otp prompt #imagine your oc #funny prompt #writing #writing prompt

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A superhero story where you don’t know the actual identity of the superhero and the audience has to keep guessing which character is the one with superpowers and eventually they all agree on one but it ends up being someone completely unexpected

#prompt #writing prompt #superhero prompt #writing #writing ideas #story ideas

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Typical romance novel Person A kidnaps person B because they’re in love with them. Person C, B’s SO, tracks them down to get B back. However, instead of B falling for A in a Stockholm syndrome situation, C ends up falling for A instead. [A also could have kidnapped B to gain C’s attention!]

#prompt #writing prompt #romance prompt #otp prompt #otp #imagine your otp #ot3 prompt #if you wanna! #ot3 #love triangle #writing

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Person A: They’re dangerous. Everything about this is dangerous!

Person B: It’s love!

A: Do they scare you?

B: ...yes.

A: Then it’s not love.

#person a and person b #otp #imagine your oc #imagine your ocs #imagine your otp #otp prompt #otp prompts #prompt #writing prompts #writing prompt #angst prompt #dialogue prompt

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Person A: I’d climb [B] like a tree.

Person C: Please keep your voice down. This isn’t exactly an arbor-friendly environment.

#prompt #writing prompt #otp prompt #dialogue prompt #person a and person b #imagine your ocs #imagine your oc #imagine your otp #otp #writing #funny prompt

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Body Language Cheat Sheet for Writers

As described by Selnick’s article:

Author and doctor of clinical psychology Carolyn Kaufman has released a one-page body language cheat sheet of psychological “tells” (PDF link) fiction writers can use to dress their characters.

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“I’d die for you, but not, like, in a romantic way.”

#prompt #prompts #writing prompts #writing prompt #dialogue prompt #funny prompt #otp prompt #imagine your otp