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.
She added: "So, me? I absolutely was aware. It's playing it without the label, in a way. Just: the Doctor responds like this. That's what I loved about it. And that's why the Doctor is such a brilliant part to play.
"Sometimes we explain certain traits by saying, "This person is neurodiverse, or has ADHD, or is autistic,' and that can be a positive thing - explaining is not negative. But with the Doctor, it wasn't about explaining.
Then-showrunner Chris Chibnall added that it was a part of the Doctor that developed over time - and he's blown away by how much the character means to neurodivergent audiences.
Whittaker made history as the first female Doctor and, following her exit in 2022, returned for Ncuti Gatwa's final episode, The Reality War, earlier this year.
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