Neurodiversity
Johny Pitts discusses neurodiversity in contemporary fiction with Elle McNicoll, Helen Hoang and Sunyi Dean. Plus a literary postcard from Scotland's North West Highlands.
Johny Pitts discusses neurodiversity in literature with Elle McNicoll, Helen Hoang and Sunyi Dean. There is a long history of characters in fiction whom readers presume to be autistic. But who are the new breed of writers owning the terminology today? Our guests discuss labels, possible progress and the exciting proliferation of different experience represented in a wide range of contemporary genres - from YA and romance, to sci-fi and fantasy
Plus a literary postcard from the North West Highlands of Scotland by Daniel James. Sharing a deeply personal experience, he meditates on the importance of listening - to both nature and neurodivergent voices.
Presenter: Johny Pitts
Producer: Ciaran Bermingham and Robbie Wojciechowski
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