Graphic understanding ASC.pdf (10.6 MB)
I found this file I was sent by the ASD specialist.
Although it’s a bit juvenile, the point it makes is a very good one.
Think this applies to the SZ spectrum as well.
Everyone needs to be mindful of the point being made in this document, as I sometimes see here, many people do not really understand how multi-faceted spectrums are.
I still prefer to call myself an Aspie.
I never really call myself anything, as I don’t talk to anyone about being Autistic.
My understanding is the term Aspie came from Autistic people - as short hand for Aspergers.
The person who diagnosed me said I did not have Aspergers, but it was classical Autism
Not really sure about terms etc. Does this mean I am not an Aspie?
I don’t like the term Aspie after I found d out the origins. I’ll see if I can find a link.
I don’t care about the origins. Aspie carries less stigma than ASD so I’m keeping the old label. If people can choose their pronouns I can pick a label I like.
A lot of origins for all sorts of things were taken from the Nazi’s.
The development of the jet engine is one of them
Also I saw on a documentary that a lot of the horrendous medical practices conducted and experiments also increased the body of knowledge around medicine
I was diagnosed as having autism because Aspergers was no longer in the DSM, but my psychologist always referred to me as having Aspergers Syndrome.
Edit: I think the idea was that people with Aspergers did not have a language or cognitive delay when they were developing.
I was assessed as being at classical autism level for social communication,and at Asperger’s level for social interaction. In that situation you get dxed with Asperger’s.
I don’t always find it easy being on the autism spectrum. There are the highly vocal types that appoint themselves as gatekeepers of language usage, and of being autistic in general. They can be quite intimidating. Then there are those who’ll make a point of emphasising just how much of a poster child for ASD they are. As though there are degrees of authenticity when it come’s to ASD.
There’s a large group of us that are neither high fliers, or at the other end needing 24x7 care and support. We tend to be overlooked when it comes to discussions about ASD, and best approaches to it.
I hate people who glorify autism
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