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Autistic adults find connection through cosplay

Autistic adults find connection through cosplay

CBC23-05-2025
Looking and acting the part of your favourite fictional characters, cosplay is a fun hobby for many. But as Radio-Canada's Alexandre Lamic reports, for those on the autism spectrum, cosplay can be a way to thrive and build connections.
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