Dearest Gentle Reader, rarely is society faced with such a vexing debate over a member of “The Ton”. Could it be that Miss Francesca Bridgerton is autistic? This author will humbly endeavor to set the record straight, not through gossip and speculation, but through science and fact. It is our greatest wish that in your journey to understand Miss Francesca, you discover yourself, for this, dear reader, would make the fruits of our labor worthwhile, indeed.

Sources:

Tony Attwood
Francesca Autistic Compilation
Francesca Compilation
Autistic adult brains name recognition
Different emotional facial expressions
Double empathy problem
Eye contact triggers amygdala
GABA and Glutamate
The theory of monotropism
Most common special interests
What causes special interests?
Autistic women more vulnerable
Thalamus explains sensory issues
Autistic people have weaker autobiographical memory
Fear of being perceived
Debunking the Empathy/Systemizing Quotient in autism
Autistic adults enjoy being in the same space without direct interaction
Study on autistic special interests
CAT-Q Autism Assessment