Autism Blackface

The act of portraying People with Autism in media with highly exaggerated versions of autism stereotypes, often played for comic relief or in a discriminatory fashion.

ex: The Good Doctor, Young Sheldon, Music (2021) by Sia Furler

"Hey do you want to watch Young Sheldon? The way he acts is so awkward and funny!"
"No, I feel weird watching shows with autism blackface."

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