Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello fellow autistic people! Today is the day (among every other day) to celebrate your autistic identity!
How will you celebrate? Are you proud to be autistic? If so, why?
I am definitely proud to be autistic for numerous reasons but I shall list my top 3:
Personally, I would be happier with, 'Autistic Respect Day', or 'Autistic Dignity Day'. Though the word 'pride' is an antonym of 'shame' (and shame is the opposite of what we should feel), pride suggests to me that it should relate to an achievement, rather than merely a state of being. I didn't achieve autistic status, I had it thrust upon me.
I understand what you mean, that’s one interpretation of the word pride.
You can signify today in whatever way you want- Autistic Pride Day is for every autistic person. You can recognise autistic identity in whatever way is meaningful for you.
No, Autistic Pride Day can be recognised in whatever way you want. I think Martin interpreted the meaning of the word ‘Pride’ very literally. Classic autistic interpretation!
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