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Autism symbol

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I, like many, take issue with the autism speaks and the association they’ve attached to certain colors and symbols. The blue puzzle piece is attached to them and it’s such a shame because removed from the association and symbolism of the blue puzzle piece, i think it is a very aesthetically pleasing symbol. I want a pin that is subtle but when people look at me they will know i am autistic so that my awkwardness in social setting s and my sensitivites to things are somewhat understood in advance, but the only other new symbol for autism awarness/acceptance is a rainbow infinity symbol .....which i’m afraid is likely to be confused as an lgbtq symbol. I am part of that community so im not saying there’s anything wrong with that but im afraid people wont understand what i want to communicate. Do you guys think this new symbol is prevalent enough that it wont be confused?

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  • the jigsaw piece is probably the most dominant symbol for autism.  There are 2 versions blue and  a rainbow coloured jigsaw.

    i have a co-worker, she got a tattoo of the jigsaw on her wrist when she was diagnosed. She tried to get me to get one like hers but no way Slight smile

    the jigsaw piece symbol was created by the american autism society around 1999

    www.autism-society.org/.../

    i wish more autistic people did wear a symbol so we can help each other when out and about

  • in reply to aidie

    The classic 'missing bit' denoting we're not completely human?  Smiley

  • in reply to Plastic

    The puzzle ribbon was adopted in 1999 as the universal sign of autism awareness. ... The Autism Awareness Ribbon — The puzzle pattern reflects the complexity of the autism spectrum. The different colors and shapes represent the diversity of the people and families living with the condition.

  • in reply to Plastic

    i had a relative who died fighting in the 'rainbow' regiment in USA WW1. It was called that because they took all sorts :)  so its been around as a symbol for a while

    en.wikipedia.org/.../File:42nd_Infantry_Division_SSI.svg

  • in reply to aidie

    I thought rainbows had been commandeered by the LGBTQRSTUV-insdustry - I don't don't know if I'm down with that.

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