How Lilo from 'Lilo & Stitch' became a neurodivergent icon - Upworthy
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Lilo from Disney's 2002 film "Lilo & Stitch" has been unofficially dubbed by many in the fan community as autistic, making her an icon for the neurodivergent community.
Many viewers have dubbed the character as autistic, making her story even more relatable in the community.
Even certain health professionals have argued that when Lilo is seen as autistic, viewers of the movies might find more understanding and compassion for neurodivergent folks in real life.
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Experiment 072, WikiFinister Wiki
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Why Lilo is my favourite autistic character : r/autism
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Growth & Development of Lilo by brianaangel3 - Issuu
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Lilo and Nani Svg, Lilo And Stitch Svg, Funny Stitch Svg, St - Inspire Uplift
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Fuck Yeah Lilo & Stitch! — viridianvenus: Made this for National Adoption
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Neurodiversity Through Film – Lilo & Stitch – VOICES
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What If Lilo and Stitch Was In Chibiverse by JarrodOsbornethe2nd on DeviantArt
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How Lilo and Stitch Has Become Part of Autistic Culture – Cripple Media
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Does Lilo have autism? - CraftyThinking
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Rewatched Lilo & Stitch: realized it's totally about autism : r/autism
Is Lilo Pelekai from Lilo & Stitch autistic? - Quora