"Just be careful": Sexual Desire and Autism in YA Novels

The past two decades have witnessed a rise in the number of autistic characters in YA literature, particularly autistic protagonists. In line with progress made by researchers and the self-advocacy from organizations and activists that have brought nuance in our understanding of autism, YA novels ar...

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Main Author: Audrey Coussy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fincham Press 2022-11-01
Series:International Journal of Young Adult Literature
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Online Access:https://ijyal.ac.uk/articles/10.24877/IJYAL.79