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Goddamn it Elon I did not want to wake up to the term Asp*rger trending.
Hans Asp*rger was a literal nĂŁzi who used the distinction between Autism and Asp*rger Syndrome to decide who was worthy of living and dying. Do not use the term Asp*rger.
Hans Asp*rger was a literal nĂŁzi who used the distinction between Autism and Asp*rger Syndrome to decide who was worthy of living and dying. Do not use the term Asp*rger.
Asp*rger Syndrome is no longer part of the DSM.
Also, do not use high and low functioning to describe Autistic folks. Use high and low support needs. For example, an Autistic person might have low social support needs and high sensory support needs.
Also, do not use high and low functioning to describe Autistic folks. Use high and low support needs. For example, an Autistic person might have low social support needs and high sensory support needs.
As always, listen to #ActuallyAutistic people and defer to the individual you're talking to for their preferred terminology.
