Does anyone else not like the term 'aspie'?

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Stargazer43
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29 Jan 2013, 1:40 am

I dislike the term as well, I will never refer to myself as an aspie! (wait...I think I just did it...noooooooo!)

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29 Jan 2013, 2:39 am

I like it... somehow it feels like a term of endearment rather than a slur/insult.

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29 Jan 2013, 3:16 pm

I don't mind Aspie though I didn't like it at first.
I am starting to prefer the term Autist.

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29 Jan 2013, 3:57 pm

I neither like nor dislike the term "aspie," but prefer the abbreviation "AS."

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29 Jan 2013, 4:53 pm

The thing I don't like about "Asperger's Syndrome" is that there is no formal nominal (noun) or descriptive (adjective) term to facilitate its use in conversation. I cannot say "I am aspergic," because no one would know what I'm talking about and it sounds ridiculous anyway. "Aspie" fills one of these roles, and I honestly think it's adorable. That said, it is still informal.

For these reasons, I prefer to say that I am autistic these days. Autism is a more elegant and professional sounding word; I like the way it vocalizes. It also nullifies the ridiculous "ass burgers" joke. If only Hans had had a different surname. :lol: :roll:

AS is going away as a separate and distinct diagnosis in the DSM-V anyway, so it makes sense.

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30 Jan 2013, 6:42 pm

No, not at all. Nor do I like the term "Aspergirls" I don't know why. I just don't. It makes me cringe when I read/hear it. I prefer the words as they are; autism and Asperger's Syndrome.

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05 Feb 2013, 8:28 pm

Aspie is degrading and I didn't like it.

But now there is no such thing as Asperger's Disorder only Autism Spectrum Disorder so it's become moot now.

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05 Feb 2013, 9:38 pm

I prefer the term "autistic psychopath" myself. Puts the fear of god into god fearing people. After all the devil is in the details. Buahahahahahaha :twisted:

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05 Feb 2013, 9:48 pm

I don't care. The only people, in my experience, who use that term are autistic people here on this and other mental health related forums. My psychiatrist and therapist don't use it. Nor does my family. I am indifferent to it.

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05 Feb 2013, 10:09 pm

I don't like it either, but I only use it because its shorter. When I first heard of it, it made me think of how Justin Bieber fans call themselves "Beliebers" for some reason. Idk something about it sounds immature to me i guess.

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07 Feb 2013, 10:59 am

Why can't people call us what we actually are:
Wizards

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