Autistic or with autism

By Australian Journal of General Practice - 2021-02-27
‘Autistic’ or ‘with autism’? It is widely understood among the Autistic community that GPs, psychiatrists, psychologists and autism ‘experts’ often conflate autism with intellectual disability, which is an entirely separate condition; Healthcare workers are trusted authorities who can counter stereotypical viewpoints and narratives that reinforce stigma. The use of functioning labels and classification of autism into levels can be harmful and discount the very real challenges Autistic people experience, negating any fluidity across the lifespan and even an individual’s day-to-day capacity.

 

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