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Identity First vs Person First Language

My Friend Autism

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The Disabling Effect of Disability on the Community

I'm married to a neurotypical woman, and I have a seven-year-old autistic son. So I speak from many angles here. As an autistic person, it's no different for us. Just being autistic isn't the reason why we feel disabled in the community. No, it's because there are little to no inclusive structures and supports in mainstream work places, schools, real life that can understand where autistic people are coming from. And like I said, Emma doesn't want to be defined by her wheelchair. Totally understand. Because every person's different. Every disability is different. But for me, now this is where it becomes controversial. The only thing disabling you in the

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