Carto, autism, offensive symbol mention
I hope the extra puzzle pieces collectible in the game aren't meant to signal autism "awareness" though. Ew. Mind you, the only reason an Autism Speaks connection even crossed my mind is because Carto herself is minimally verbal and could very well be autistic which is a big reason I love the game so much. Puzzle pieces in themselves are harmless obviously, and given the game's positive treatment of Carto's neurodivergence I hope the creators don't truck with AS's ableist agenda.
Carto, autism, offensive symbol mention
@ljwrites i assumed it was just riffing off the fact that you’re rearranging puzzle pieces (albeit flat sided ones) to progress in the game?
Carto, autism, offensive symbol mention
@Satsuma yeah I don't think they're likely to be either, the thought just struck me like an unpleasant smell. Fuck AS and the whole autism industrial complex for tainting something as innocuous as puzzle pieces.