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?
Ooooh. Tough one.
The term 'Aspie' sounds kind of pleasing until you look into what Herr Aperger was actually guilty of. Errr....not so cute sounding now! EEEK
As for the groupings, I don't see myself as any different to others with substantial needs in living support.
I may be fortunate in having a degree, a home, a job and all that, but put me in a medical situation and I am as so-called 'low functioning' as those of my autistic siblings without oral language or with other needs requiring significant support.
Trouble is no one in the professions get that because I look so otherwise competent, educated and articulate.
I don't see myself as any more or less autistic than anyone else. It's just that the impacts are different for each of us.
I think I'll stick with the Term 'Autie'.
...and I'll stick with the term 'Ben'.
I think most of the ASD labels are widely misunderstood.