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Dolls with disabilities?

Jun 7, 2020

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    1. I only have two OT dolls at the moment, one of whom I've yet to decide on a character for, but they other one is based on me. I am disabled, but to be honest, before this thread, I'd never really thought about giving my dolls disabilities, as (and this is going to sound bad) I tend to use them as escapism, and thus don't want them to 'suffer' as I know disabilities can cause.

      However, my MDD's personality is an exaggerated, somewhat idealized version of my own as a child, so I guess she technically has autism? She displays a lot of the somewhat odd behaviors that I did/do, but I never specifically thought of her as autistic, as that's just mostly normal to me, lol. Most of my OCs are pretty autistic tbh, I just don't always specify as I assume people who need that representation will see it without me needing to.
       
      #81 Giallo_Gatta, Jul 10, 2024
    2. I have since made several of my dolls different types of neurodivergent. Some i've had for over ten years before making such characterization, but diagnoses happen at any age. I've made their condition from subtle (surgical scar under a wig,) to obvious (sunglasses and a service dog.) Right now, I'm looking for a prop that will hint at one doll's ADHD. Maybe a set of headphones for sound blocking.
       
      #82 saraquill, Jul 11, 2024
    3. I don’t currently have any dolls with disabilities but I am in the midst of getting a body for one! He is a lovely boy with some joint issues (perhaps eds like me) as well as perhaps a lung condition (cystic fibrosis or severe asthma).

      I know I want a disabled boy and I have some bodies that I think will fit him well, but I haven’t fully fleshed out what disabilities he will have, so if any of you all have any suggestions or questions please do not hesitate to mention them! :whee:
       
      #83 Gardenia_Darling, Sep 1, 2024
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