beneficii wrote:
This has been a big controversy. Still, a lot of self-advocates, seem to prefer just saying "autistic," including Autistic Hoya and ASAN. I would use "autistic" by default, but otherwise defer to one's preference.
This.
I think if the majority of the people with x condition think that it should be called y, then calling it y isn't offensive, calling it z when the majority prefer y is offensive. Unless of course a person has stated, no, I don't like y, I prefer z.
I think whether or not you think 'autistic' is an offensive word says a lot about how you feel about autism.