DOUBLE SPECTRUM
“People who have autism are more likely to be queer or trans,” argues Josh Thomas, sharing the impression he was left with after reading personal essays and hearing anecdotal stories while creating Freeform’s series Everything’s Gonna Be Okay.
By introducing a queer storyline for leading character Matilda, the show is at the forefront in providing visibility for teens on the autism spectrum who also identify as LGBTQ or “dual-spectrum.” In the series, from creator and star, Thomas plays
