I have been participating in group meetings' on zoom. We have been trying to develop a social engagement event for an autism social group for those aged over 18+ . however we have come across a difficulty in how we reach the target audience of who the events for. We really dislike the term 'high functioning' because how medical professionals have used and feel it does not fit as some of us have days when we copying and other days where we not copying so much.
We also do not want the social engagement to be taken over by careers of autistic individuals or those with intellectual disabilities. Because the main purpose of this social group is to combat the loneliness and to create a support network through creating friendships amongst those on the autism spectrum who are often forgotten about and expected to just assimilate.
What I am asking is how you would label or categorize autism that doesn't occurs with intellectual disability other than high functioning ?
Please get a creative as you like.
