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Does "Autist" offend you?

moon

I often refer to myself as an "Autist" and would not be at all concerned if anyone else called me it either (assuming it was done without malice).

For some reason the word really appeals to me - it just fits!

A therapist suggested that saying "an autistic person" would be more inclusive.

Are there offensive connotations to the word "Autist"?

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    Maybe neuro typical should come out and refer to themselves as neuro typical too.  As long as you feel no one is going to be discriminatory against you then why not. You do what you feel and express who you are and be proud of it. 

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    Maybe neuro typical should come out and refer to themselves as neuro typical too.  As long as you feel no one is going to be discriminatory against you then why not. You do what you feel and express who you are and be proud of it. 

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