Published on 12, July, 2020
So I really feel that the term Asperger's, although dropped for valid reasons, served a very real function within the community.
I of course understand why the grouping exists. But from a social stigma pov, I find it limiting to consider myself, who is fortunate to be a very adept and able high-functioning person, in the same category of autism as those who sadly are much less well functioning.
I'm sure it won't be popular to say it, but I feel I would certainly benefit from being considered an Aspie instead.
I'm interested to here why other people think about this?
Asperger's for me doesn't feel like a helpful term. If the old system were still around, I'm not sure if I would be in this category or general 'autistic' because although I am very high functioning, one of my traits I was told was "at odds with my intellect". Asperger's just feels like another way to say "high functioning", which doesn't fully capture the fact I am very able but I often need help with understanding people's spoken words. I much prefer the idea of being just "autistic" - I am on the spectrum, not in a box.