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EPISODE · Mar 23, 2026 · 5 MIN

Implicit vs Explicit Autistic Characters, with Corben Havener | Autism Tips & Tools

from Autism Knows No Borders · host Global Autism Project

What’s the difference between explicit and implicit autistic characters? Here’s Corben Havener discussing explicit and implicit (or “coded”) autistic characters as two different ways of portraying neurodiversity in media.  The following clip is from a roundtable discussion with our Global Autism Community, where Autistic self-advocates shared their opinions on how autism is represented in the media. Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism Knows No Borders. Whether you’re a self-advocate, a family member, or a service provider, there’s something here for you! This conversation with our Global Autism Community was originally released on April 14, 2022. Would you like to hear more about accessible technology? Click the link below for the full conversation and be sure to subscribe to hear more from people connected to autism inspiring change and building community.  Representation in the Media, with the Global Autism Community Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism. ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey 

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