The Significance of Semantics: “Autistic Person” or “Person with Autism”?
May 23, 2022
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Is it autistic person or person with autism? Is one more correct than the other? What term does someone on the autism spectrum prefer? In this episode, I’ll be answering all those questions and more! You'll learn:
How my autism discovery changed my life
Why autism is NOT a disorder
The meaning of identity-first language
The meaning of person-first language
Which language to use when communicating with someone on the spectrum
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