Published on 12, July, 2020
Some people say that I have Asperger Syndrome, even though I have a history of being diagnosed with PDD-NOS. I guess I can take that as a compliment.
You are autistic. The Asperger label is not used anymore because of its complicated and distressing history.
If you want to read more about that please read the article below:
https://theautisticadvocate.com/aspergers-syndrome-whats-in-a-name/
It is harmful to use functioning labels including that of Asperger as it segregates some members of our autistic community. There is huge diversity in our autistic experiences and that is beautiful!
You are not disordered, you are autistic just how you are meant to be and it’s a shame that we constantly have to navigate the pathology paradigm.
I am sorry for using outdated terminology, that is what my diagnosis was historically. My diagnosis is ASD.
I will go read the article, thanks!
That’s ok, no need to apologise! You wouldn’t know any better if that’s the language you were given.
You are welcome!
You are so welcome! Ditto!
Hey thanks! I hope that your day is going well, take care!
Ok so, just so you know I have a saved reading list of hundreds of articles on autistic experience!
Neuroclastic - collective of autistic authored blogs
https://neuroclastic.com/
Autistic Village-
https://autistic-village.com/
Aucademy - autistic experience videos and educational platform-
https://aucademy.co.uk/starting-your-autistic-discovery-journey-a-guide/
Neurodiverse Connection-
https://ndconnection.co.uk/blog
Emergent Divergence- specialises in mental health
https://emergentdivergence.com/
Monotropism - autistic led theory about how we use attention and consequently experience the world
https://monotropism.org/
Sally Cat PDA
www.sallycatpda.co.uk/
Autistic and Living the Dream- specialist in LGBTQIA experiences
https://autisticltd.co.uk/
I hope you enjoy your autistic experience deep dive!