When did you switch from saying Asperger’s to saying autism? Does it mean much? eg, did you learn something about yourself, neuro-typicals, or common usage? DSM-V?
I say “autistic” because a) the word is more aesthetically pleasant, b) it has better general recognition (same reason I say I’m a vegetarian than being specific and saying “pescetarian”), and c) it acknowledges for solidarity-ish reasons that it’s all one spectrum.
I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned it. I’m not extremely autistic, but people who know what to look for spot it.
When did you switch from saying Asperger’s to saying autism? Does it mean much? eg, did you learn something about yourself, neuro-typicals, or common usage? DSM-V?
I say “autistic” because a) the word is more aesthetically pleasant, b) it has better general recognition (same reason I say I’m a vegetarian than being specific and saying “pescetarian”), and c) it acknowledges for solidarity-ish reasons that it’s all one spectrum.