Brisbane Times · general
NSW Department of Education removes book amid concerns over autism representation
3 hours ago
The NSW Department of Education removed Deborah Kelly's book, The Thing About Oliver, from the curriculum after concerns from parents about its portrayal of autism. Advocacy group Square Peg Round Whole described the book as outdated and harmful, prompting an online backlash. Kelly expressed sadness over the decision, emphasizing her respectful intentions in creating an honest representation of neurodiversity.
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