Autism symbol

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?

Parents Reply
  • Maybe they edited their post in the 4 hours before i saw it, but what I'm reading now at least, i don't personal take any offense to. Then again, maybe i’m reading it wrong so who knows ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.  regardless I don’t think i will be reporting this, but thank you for showing me how to report, should i need it for the future Smiley

Children
  • thats ok, ,,, its just  i have seen many new people arrive here  who are quite vulnerable and they suddenly get accused of something,  and leave because they weren't expecting it.  These are the very people I am determined to keep as they have a right to be here.  

    they have passed this information to me via PM just before they left