> You might have noticed several unusual things about how I discuss Autism. I’ve capitalized Autism, and I have not once used the word “disorder” or “syndrome” in tandem with it. I also say Autistic, rather than “person with autism” -- the term Autism Speaks, an organization despised by most Autistics and many of their parents, would prefer you to use.
> You might have noticed several unusual things about how I discuss Autism. I’ve capitalized Autism, and I have not once used the word “disorder” or “syndrome” in tandem with it. I also say Autistic, rather than “person with autism” -- the term Autism Speaks, an organization despised by most Autistics and many of their parents, would prefer you to use.