Contemplating the neuroaffirmative potential of fandomstudies.

Fandom holds rich potential for affirmative research into Autistic and other neurodivergent experiences. Yet this is a subject that has been overlooked in both fandom and autism studies, located in the histories of pathologization and stigmatization that the Autistic subject and fan both share. Whil...

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Publicado en:Transformative Works & Cultures Vol. 48; pp. 1 - 2
Autor principal: Thomas-Parr, Georgia
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Publicado: Organization for Transformative Works - Karen Hellekson 2026
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