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Let's create another term to describe us.

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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.  

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  • This is a VERY difficult subject!!

    I do get the arguments over the use of Aspergers. At one stage its use was abandoned due to perceived links between the doctor and Nazi party. I believe this has since been disproved. Originally it was a case of by using his work, people assumed this then meant it was commissioned by them or that the discovery showed agreement with their ideology. It had been misused by the *** to differentiate those who struggled but could work, from those who were of no use to them.  Whilst it's use has seen a resurgence, it's difficult to use it as a general term, as it's proved incredibly divisive to so many people.

    The issue I have with high functioning is for the simple fact that if one end is high functioning the reverse is then low functioning. While quite possibly accurate, I do feel theres little need to ram the point home with such descriptions. It is a spectrum, there's a need to label different areas, but we can use other ways and means of doing that, surely?

    Neurodivergant is possibly to broad. On hearing the term neurodivergant, it could mean any area on the spectrum, potentially even a totally different mental health issue. It suggests, at least to me, it's just a different mental state. I.e. one that diverges from the "norm".

    Autism without intellectual disability. I think this disregards that intellect can be emotional intellect...

    Having said all this. There's not one suggestion I'd hang my hat on, but I equally don't have my own suggestion.

    Update as typing, given its a spectrum:

    Colours of the rainbow? Rainbow Smile  

  • in reply to Chris

    I included neuro divergent as quite a few people with autism without intellectual disability often have ADHD and Dyslexia broadening it up and opening it up to people with ADHD might have a positive effect as studies have shown those with autism or ADHD without intellectual disability often forge ideal friendships ?  

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  • in reply to Chris

    I included neuro divergent as quite a few people with autism without intellectual disability often have ADHD and Dyslexia broadening it up and opening it up to people with ADHD might have a positive effect as studies have shown those with autism or ADHD without intellectual disability often forge ideal friendships ?  

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