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[Helpful resource] How to talk about autism

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[Helpful resource] How to talk about autism

www.autism.org.uk

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How to talk about autism

www.autism.org.uk

Tips for journalists and producers on how to describe autism.

Tips on how to discuss autism in a respectful and inclusive fashion.

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I’m sort of on the fence on whether I like “autistic person” vs. “Person with autism”. I don’t mind “autistic person” but I’d rather be identified as a person first. Maybe “person who is autistic.“ Anyway, only talking about my personal preference.

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