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Why is Hollywood's Autistic Representation Getting WORSE?:
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00:00 Men and the Autism Excuse
01:07 Part 1: The man
03:07 Part 2: What is he trying to excuse?
13:30 Part 3: When/how was the diagnosis disclosed?
18:41 Part 4: Can autism explain this?
22:12 Skip here
26:34 Skip here
📒 Sources 📒:
Vulture Neil Gaiman Article: vulture.com/article/neil-gaiman-allegations-controversy-amanda-palmer-sandman-madoc.html
Master the Allegations Podcast: tortoisemedia.com/listen/master-the-allegations-against-neil-gaiman
Am I Broken Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/47enk8V96GGkJtXEgwpXbs
Neil Gaiman's Response: journal.neilgaiman.com
Court Documents: courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/newyork-gaiman-sexual-assault-complaint.pdf
Neil Gaiman Suing for Breaking NDA: rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/neil-gaiman-claim-accuser-caroline-wallner-nda-1235321848
Diagnostic Criteria for Autism: cdc.gov/autism/hcp/diagnosis/index.html
UK Consent Laws: gov.uk/government/publications/domestic-abuse-bill-2020-factsheets/consent-to-serious-harm-for-sexual-gratification-not-a-defence
NZ Consent Laws: legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1961/0043/185.0/DLM329057.html?afd_azwaf_tok=eyJraWQiOiJCMERCQzkzNTgwRTlCM0FCNzJBRUMyRDQ4RjU0MDYwRkI5Rjc2ODIzMEE5OUJDOEEyQUE0MUEwMkE0RjIzNTUzIiwiYWxnIjoiUlMyNTYifQ.eyJhdWQiOiJ3d3cubGVnaXNsYXRpb24uZ292dC5ueiIsImV4cCI6MTc1NTUxNDYxNiwiaWF0IjoxNzU1NTE0NjA2LCJpc3MiOiJ0aWVyMS03YzY0NDU3ZmMtcG00bHoiLCJzdWIiOiJhMmE6NDBlZjo4ZTA1OjEyYzoxMDJjOjc3Yjc6NzYwNTpmYTc4IiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0eXBlIjoiaXNzdWVkIiwicmVmIjoiMjAyNTA4MThUMTA1NjQ2Wi1yMTdjNjQ0NTdmY3BtNGx6aEMxTE9OM3NubjAwMDAwMDE2eDAwMDAwMDAwMHd3aDkiLCJiIjoiN08wb093N28tcE9kcGNZVURHVGtTSm9RNkF6elM2R0VTeW1iV3AxdC01YyIsImgiOiJWOXN6cGhaQldwdE42Q3E3Z19uWGluc3M4TDJzaVNrNFlrcncwMEFHRVhRIn19.S5myFWnk78s_Gha8g-TREAGJpneZbSssd-f82T-YzIpuFxdH22aHy8sKFvvYevFj4dwntEbGwjLRxTDFoUBxUBb5kFhghJ3L7VMPen9hHPQkepH9U6lRBJftURBn1bCnTJAlFdPFz-mTZmmF_biug50r2tdIX7JSIrDccpXvmyLtxDbMP7HlKtuq9MApUXwxDjHArHFjouHyOZ7_s7GHNlLdEp_yyjK7O_3rzRtjDVx9f00En32JlVXPJbWiSr6codvqrShZuV-LpFgNxTnpf1BQp7hD368s1cZUzRIQYRjtVNCy5fwPys0KyKrDOt3DRXbjLUH4h8TE2ehVQWYbTg.WF3obl2IDtqgvMFRqVdYkD5s
Autism and Crime: autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/criminal-justice/criminal-justice
Amanda Palmer Crowdfunding Controversy: latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-xpm-2012-sep-19-la-et-ms-amanda-palmer-crowdsourcing-controversy-band-members-20120919-story.html
BDSM and Consent: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10902275
I didn't mean for him to get cancelled: standard.co.uk/comment/neil-gaiman-accusations-new-york-magazine-article-scarlett-pavlovich-b1207406.html
📖 *Books I'd Recommend about Autism 📖 :
Unmasked by Ellie Middleton
amzn.to/3Bn008w
Different not Less by Chloe Hayden (read if you want to cry):
amzn.to/40fKx2m
*These are affiliate links. The channel will receive a small commission if you buy anything on Amazon after clicking through these links. There's no extra cost to you!
DISCLAIMER: I am a second-year psychology student and a late-diagnosed #actuallyautistic individual. I am not a qualified healthcare professional.
Know the facts and stay informed on breaking news by subscribing through my link https://ground.news/nowwhat to get 40% off their unlimited access Vantage plan this month.
🐌 Become a snail! If you'd like, you can support the creation of these videos on Patreon! You'll get TWO exclusive videos every month, access to the Discord server, podcast episodes, and more! 🐌:
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💛WATCH NEXT💛:
Why is Hollywood's Autistic Representation Getting WORSE?:
youtu.be/pJ_1yQ5bY-Y
Sia Doesn't Deserve a Redemption Arc:
youtu.be/dGe8rnHZbw0
Sia Responded - And She Isn't Sorry.:
youtu.be/n4ru2Aoconk
📹 My Videos mentioned 📹:
Celebrities are WRONG about Autism. Again.:
youtu.be/No-ZQzNOVMM
I'm Not Watching Love on the Spectrum Again. Here's Why.:
youtu.be/XRBQ0aLy1UA
Why is Hollywood's Autistic Representation Getting WORSE?:
youtu.be/pJ_1yQ5bY-Y
00:00 Men and the Autism Excuse
01:07 Part 1: The man
03:07 Part 2: What is he trying to excuse?
13:30 Part 3: When/how was the diagnosis disclosed?
18:41 Part 4: Can autism explain this?
22:12 Skip here
26:34 Skip here
📒 Sources 📒:
Vulture Neil Gaiman Article: vulture.com/article/neil-gaiman-allegations-controversy-amanda-palmer-sandman-madoc.html
Master the Allegations Podcast: tortoisemedia.com/listen/master-the-allegations-against-neil-gaiman
Am I Broken Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/47enk8V96GGkJtXEgwpXbs
Neil Gaiman's Response: journal.neilgaiman.com
Court Documents: courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/newyork-gaiman-sexual-assault-complaint.pdf
Neil Gaiman Suing for Breaking NDA: rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/neil-gaiman-claim-accuser-caroline-wallner-nda-1235321848
Diagnostic Criteria for Autism: cdc.gov/autism/hcp/diagnosis/index.html
UK Consent Laws: gov.uk/government/publications/domestic-abuse-bill-2020-factsheets/consent-to-serious-harm-for-sexual-gratification-not-a-defence
NZ Consent Laws: legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1961/0043/185.0/DLM329057.html?afd_azwaf_tok=eyJraWQiOiJCMERCQzkzNTgwRTlCM0FCNzJBRUMyRDQ4RjU0MDYwRkI5Rjc2ODIzMEE5OUJDOEEyQUE0MUEwMkE0RjIzNTUzIiwiYWxnIjoiUlMyNTYifQ.eyJhdWQiOiJ3d3cubGVnaXNsYXRpb24uZ292dC5ueiIsImV4cCI6MTc1NTUxNDYxNiwiaWF0IjoxNzU1NTE0NjA2LCJpc3MiOiJ0aWVyMS03YzY0NDU3ZmMtcG00bHoiLCJzdWIiOiJhMmE6NDBlZjo4ZTA1OjEyYzoxMDJjOjc3Yjc6NzYwNTpmYTc4IiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0eXBlIjoiaXNzdWVkIiwicmVmIjoiMjAyNTA4MThUMTA1NjQ2Wi1yMTdjNjQ0NTdmY3BtNGx6aEMxTE9OM3NubjAwMDAwMDE2eDAwMDAwMDAwMHd3aDkiLCJiIjoiN08wb093N28tcE9kcGNZVURHVGtTSm9RNkF6elM2R0VTeW1iV3AxdC01YyIsImgiOiJWOXN6cGhaQldwdE42Q3E3Z19uWGluc3M4TDJzaVNrNFlrcncwMEFHRVhRIn19.S5myFWnk78s_Gha8g-TREAGJpneZbSssd-f82T-YzIpuFxdH22aHy8sKFvvYevFj4dwntEbGwjLRxTDFoUBxUBb5kFhghJ3L7VMPen9hHPQkepH9U6lRBJftURBn1bCnTJAlFdPFz-mTZmmF_biug50r2tdIX7JSIrDccpXvmyLtxDbMP7HlKtuq9MApUXwxDjHArHFjouHyOZ7_s7GHNlLdEp_yyjK7O_3rzRtjDVx9f00En32JlVXPJbWiSr6codvqrShZuV-LpFgNxTnpf1BQp7hD368s1cZUzRIQYRjtVNCy5fwPys0KyKrDOt3DRXbjLUH4h8TE2ehVQWYbTg.WF3obl2IDtqgvMFRqVdYkD5s
Autism and Crime: autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/criminal-justice/criminal-justice
Amanda Palmer Crowdfunding Controversy: latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-xpm-2012-sep-19-la-et-ms-amanda-palmer-crowdsourcing-controversy-band-members-20120919-story.html
BDSM and Consent: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10902275
I didn't mean for him to get cancelled: standard.co.uk/comment/neil-gaiman-accusations-new-york-magazine-article-scarlett-pavlovich-b1207406.html
📖 *Books I'd Recommend about Autism 📖 :
Unmasked by Ellie Middleton
amzn.to/3Bn008w
Different not Less by Chloe Hayden (read if you want to cry):
amzn.to/40fKx2m
*These are affiliate links. The channel will receive a small commission if you buy anything on Amazon after clicking through these links. There's no extra cost to you!
DISCLAIMER: I am a second-year psychology student and a late-diagnosed #actuallyautistic individual. I am not a qualified healthcare professional.
