Two years after she issued an apology for her depiction of autism in the 2020 film 'Music,' Sia has revealed that she herself was recently diagnosed with autism.
Rob Has a Podcast
The feeling she described as having to play the role of a human, rather than simply existing as one, aligns with the practice of autistic masking. Also referred to as camouflaging, masking is defined as the act of consciously or subconsciously suppressing autistic behaviors in order to blend in with neurotypical individuals.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sia reveals she’s on autism spectrum 2 years after ‘Music’ casting controversyThe “Chandelier” singer previously came under fire for casting Maddie Ziegler, who is neurotypical, as a nonverbal autistic girl in her 2021 movie.
Read more »
FOUND: Man with autism located after being reported missing in HoustonHouston police are searching for a missing man, 23-year-old Clinton Miles, who has autism and was last seen near Westchase.
Read more »
How Did Donna Summer Die? Queen Of Disco Got Cancer Despite Not SmokingShe attributed the diagnosis to the 9/11 attacks.
Read more »
White Sox' Liam Hendriks set to return months after cancer diagnosisChicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks, who was diagnosed in January with stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, is set to return to the active active roster, the team announced Sunday.
Read more »
From Cancer Diagnosis to Activation, a Look Back at White Sox Liam Hendriks' Last Few MonthsOn May 28, the White Sox announced the expected activation of their closer, Liam Hendriks. Just nearly six months prior, on Jan. 8, Hendriks announced to the world he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma.
Read more »
Actor Edward James Olmos discloses throat cancer diagnosisHe said the experience changed him and his understanding of “how wonderful this life is.”
Read more »