Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker says her Doctor celebrated neurodiversity "without slapping on a label"

Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker says her Doctor celebrated neurodiversity "without slapping on a label"

Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker has opened up about the Thirteenth Doctor being a celebration of neurodiversity.While the character was never explicitly labelled neurodiverse, Whittaker, who led the show from 2018 to 2022, has said that her Doctor "absolutely" exhibited traits of a neurodivergent character.Speaking to Doctor Who Magazine, she said: "I don't think it was a discussion, but it was absolutely there. The Doctor's response in certain …