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Marilyn
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06 Sep 2007, 7:06 pm

What does NT mean? I noticed other abbreviations too, what do they mean?



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06 Sep 2007, 7:10 pm

NT = Neurotypical, meaning "normal" people... rather then "autistic" people



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06 Sep 2007, 7:12 pm

NT means Neurotypical.

It is a word that people with Asperger's syndrome and High-Functioning Autism use to discriminate against anyone who doesn't suffer from an obvious neurological disorder.

I believe those who use it are erroneous in their assumptions on humanity, and I disapprove of it strongly. Especially where it is used as a derogatory term.

But... that's just me.



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06 Sep 2007, 7:23 pm

"But... that's just me."

No, I have to agree with that one too. There are plenty of ways to have a hard time in life besides autism.