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Reasons why ki seon gyeom is an autistic icon:
difficulty recognizing and expressing emotions or desires
doesn’t show emotions on his face the way other characters do
uses literal language often, can be blunt
communication issues
overlooks “unspoken rules” or nuances in social situations
enjoys routine and structure
sometimes his movements are rigid and asd can be characterized by reduced fine motor skills
running could be a special interest from childhood
the way he gives his conversation partners undivided attention! While aversion to eye contact is common, I remember a kid with autism in my hs was teased for “staring”
I can’t speak well to this since I don’t speak Korean but irregular speech patterns like atypical tone are associated with asd
Love seeing how seon gyeom learns to communicate better over time and especially that a potentially neurodivergent character can also be desirable and have complexity beyond their abilities. People on the spectrum are valid no matter the severity of their symptoms and deserve love, happiness, and success too!
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