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Bring Back Aspie

JT
over 1 year ago

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?

Parents
  • over 1 year ago

    I was diagnosed with a high functioning ASD about 3 years ago, but when I talk to people I say I have Aspergers. Maybe it's an age thing. At 48 a lot of "friends"  understand the term better without a long winded explanation, but if you say ASD they think Murray, and look at you like you're lying.

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  • over 1 year ago

    I was diagnosed with a high functioning ASD about 3 years ago, but when I talk to people I say I have Aspergers. Maybe it's an age thing. At 48 a lot of "friends"  understand the term better without a long winded explanation, but if you say ASD they think Murray, and look at you like you're lying.

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