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   The Autistic Leanings of Doctor Reid by CatwingsTheSpatula

   Fandoms: Criminal Minds (US TV)  

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   26 Jul 2018

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   • Jason Gideon & Spencer Reid
   • Spencer Reid
   • Jason Gideon
   • Autistic Spencer Reid
   • internalized ableism
   • Gideon being supportive
   • Non-specific discussions of meltdowns
   • Spencer Reid has the DSM memorized
   • Because of course he does
   • Post-Episode: s01e05 Broken Mirror
   • Actually takes place after L.D.S.K
   • But references Broken Mirror
   • author is autistic
   • detailed descriptions of meltdowns
   • That's in chapter 2

   Summary

   "Jason Gideon, an expert in the criminal psyche yet unable to diagnose the autistic leanings of the very insecure Dr. Reid."

   After "Broken Mirror", Reid has something he needs to tell Gideon.

   Gideon already knows. It's not a big deal.

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