The cover of the comic created by Deborah Brusio’s family in which she is the central figure.

A comic called “Debbie Fights Coronavirus,” produced by a family in Maryland, is being shared by Autism Speaks and several local groups to help children with autism understand the disruptions in their everyday lives. The project started when a father with a background in the comics industry sought a way to explain COVID-19 and social distancing to his daughter, Debbie, who has autism. She serves as the model for the main character.