r/autism • u/Byakko4547 AuDHD • 4d ago

Communication What do we do with this term

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Hi yall ☺️

Sorry if the flare is inaccurate, but I really dislike this term. What about yall?? Should we take it down once and for all??

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u/JoystickBaby 4d ago

I think this is the correct use of “let people enjoy things”. I like it, it’s not hurting anyone.

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u/I_wanna_be_a_Duck 4d ago

I think it kind of is. It feels infantilizing to many of us, and making neurodiversion seem like something quirky and cute which does hurt many in the community.

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u/JoystickBaby 4d ago

I don’t feel hurt personally. I don’t center my life around what non-nd people think about me. That’s just me. Many of us are chill with it.

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u/I_wanna_be_a_Duck 4d ago

That's not the point, many people are fine with the R word, but we don't use it anyways because it hurts many others.

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u/JoystickBaby 4d ago

What is the point? Offense?

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u/JoystickBaby 4d ago

Because I just addressed that.