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The autism spectrum isn't what you think it is | Chloé Hayden

June 26, 2025 13:43 3.08 MB ( 10.18 MB less) Downloads: 0

Actress Chloé Hayden is best known for her role as Quinnie on the popular TV show "Heartbreak High" — one of the first-ever autistic characters to actually be played by an autistic person. Now, she's inviting us to imagine a world where seeing autistic people in any role isn't groundbreaking, it's simply expected.

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