To rid a population of Autistics is to rid that community of a natural form of human diversity.ĥ. Until 2016, part of the mission of A$ was to find a "cure" for autism.
Autism $peaks (A$ for short) is one of the most well known autism related organizations, and it is despised by the majority of the Autistic community. Autistic needs are not "special" simply because they are different from allistic needs.Ĥ. It is infantilizing, ableist, and offensive. The word "special" should never be a part of your vocabulary when talking about Autistic people.
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The key here though is to defer to the Autistic person for how to refer to them, not the allistic people surrounding them.ģ. Although identity first language is the majority preference, there are folks who prefer person first language, so it is always important to ask when talking about a specific person. Many Autists feel that person first language contributes to dehumanization/infantilization, because it implies that allistics have to remind themselves that Autists are people before acknowledging that they are simultaneously autistic. Again, "Autistic" is an identity, and identity first language reflects this. The majority of Autistic people prefer identity first language (Autistic person) to person first language (person with autism). The rainbow infinity sign is the preferred symbol to represent the neurodivergent community at large (inclusive of both Autists and otherwise neurodivergent folks).Ģ. The preferred symbol to represent the Autistic community is the gold infinity sign. It is a symbol that allistic people have used to represent Autists, and is intended to represent autism as a "puzzle to be solved." Autism is an identity, not a malady or ailment, and any insinuation that autism should be "treated" or "cured" is eugenicist and deeply harmful. The puzzle piece symbol is deeply offensive to the majority of the Autistic community. TW: puzzle pieces, mention of A$, ableism, PFLġ. Reminders for allistics (not-Autistic people) as we move into April (Autism Acceptance Month). Are you not an Autistic person? This post is for you!
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