{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6889fedbbe8bca0ca288454a/6a4f6e8d81fe1f64601d8bef?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Theatrically Authentic: Coded But Not Confirmed ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6889fedbbe8bca0ca288454a/1783590427856-740a2c7f-488b-45dd-8e95-749b5a96da61.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of <em>Theatrically Authentic</em>, Sarah Atherton-Knight and Simon Scott explore what happens when audiences recognise neurodivergence in a character… but the script never says it out loud.</p><p><br></p><p>From beloved fan favourites to controversial portrayals, they discuss why certain characters resonate so deeply with neurodivergent audiences — and where the line exists between meaningful representation and harmful caricature.</p><p><br></p><p>Along the way, Simon and Sarah unpack echolalia, justice sensitivity, hyperfocus, catastrophising, masking, sensory overwhelm, and why so many neurodivergent performers are drawn to emotionally heightened storytelling.</p><p><br></p><p>📢 Subscribe now to hear future episodes.</p><p>🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at <a href=\"http://autisticcultureplus.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>AutisticCulturePlus.com</strong></a></p><p>🌐 Learn more about the network at <a href=\"https://acpn.base44.app/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>AutisticCulturePodcastNetwork.com</strong></a></p>","author_name":"Autistic Culture Podcast Network"}