cross-posted from: https://discuss.online/post/41384561
on the spectrum phrase 🔊
- (autism, idiomatic, informal) Having autism spectrum disorder or exhibiting traits relating to or within the autism spectrum; autistic.
☞ Today is Autistic Pride Day, which recognizes the importance of pride for people with autism and its role in bringing about positive changes in society for them. It was established in 2005 by the campaigning group Aspies For Freedom on the birthday of the youngest member of the group at the time.
Siena Castellon author of The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide.png
The British autism activist and writer Siena Castellon with her book The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide: How to Grow Up Awesome and Autistic (2020).
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I didn’t read the thing, and also don’t entirely disagree with you… but as someone who struggles quite a bit but knows a lot of people who struggle more… I think it’s a reasonable term that helps promote understanding
My experience ia that it promotes misunderstanding. What am I not seeing that you are?
That’s the thing though. It’s ableism telling you that some struggle “more” when, in fact, we all struggle differently on the spectrum. Spectrum of presentations/expressions, not difficulties.