Using a social perspective to autism, I would appreciate if there were a way to classify someone as autistic without calling it a disorder. Yes, we have difficulties, but from a social perspective, a lot of them come from society being structured to meet the needs of allistics. They get guidance, acceptance, and ultimately privilege of a world that is designed for them, while we have to try to meet their expectations. From this perspective, we’re not disordered, but oppressed/marginalized. How does that make us disordered?

I agree that there are different levels of functioning, and that some individuals might meet criteria for a disorder due to autism spectrum characteristics, so that would be valid. However, many individuals would function quite well in a setting that was designed to raise, educate, and accommodate autistic brains.

Anyone have any insight or ideas on this?

  • Iam@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    1 year ago

    Potayto/Potarto.

    UK health service has shifted to ASC over ASD. It is now classified as a Condition.

    Personally, I don’t care. But that’s the Aspie in me. You might, so do what makes you comfortable.

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      1 year ago

      That sounds like a nicer way of putting it. Thanks for letting me know!