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Understanding The Autism Spectrum - A Comic Strip Explanation

A comic strip explaining that the autism spectrum is not linear. Someone who is neurodiverse in some areas of their brain, will also be no different to your average person in other areas of their brain.

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The Art of Autism, Understanding the Spectrum by Rebecca Burgess

Image of a cartoon to aid understanding of autism spectrum

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Acknowledgements

Thank you to Rebecca Burgess for creating this comic strip explanation of the autism spectrum. Rebecca is a freelance comic artist and illustrator living in the UK. See The art of autism - connecting through the arts.

Last reviewed: 4 March 2024

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Understanding The Autism Spectrum - A Comic Strip Explanation

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