Sick of the word "neurotypical"

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25 Feb 2009, 6:12 pm

Sometimes when I hear Aspies and Autism talk about Neurotypicals on Youtube etc..., they say the word Neurotypical in a usually negative or patronizing tone.

Any I the only one who finds this annoying?

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25 Feb 2009, 6:19 pm

LAEMapsie wrote:

its a lame word. i prefer "normals", "humies" or "daywalkers" :]

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25 Feb 2009, 6:22 pm

I do find it is quite a daft word, even if I do use it it is still silly
why not just say average or normal

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25 Feb 2009, 6:30 pm

I don't like that it is assumed that someone who isn't autistic or have AS is automatically assumed to be NT. There are other disorders.

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25 Feb 2009, 6:44 pm

But... it sounds cool. :oops:

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25 Feb 2009, 6:45 pm

LAEMapsie wrote:

Totally agree!

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25 Feb 2009, 7:01 pm

Maditude wrote:

I don't like that it is assumed that someone who isn't autistic or have AS is automatically assumed to be NT. There are other disorders.

Agrees,its the same with other terms as well like 'disabled',some people think it only means those with physical disabilities,and-some people use the term 'Able Bodied' to mean 'non disabled',when many disabled people are able bodied,non able bodied only refers to those with physical disabilities.

A lot of people just see things from their own impairments' view first.

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25 Feb 2009, 7:24 pm

yeah, I started a thread about it ages ago, it is annoying.

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25 Feb 2009, 7:30 pm

I like the expression "neurotypical" a lot. It just means they are neurologically different, that's all. It's better than calling them "normal" and then feeling "abnormal."

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25 Feb 2009, 7:33 pm

I prefer the word "normality" it's talking about the norm than lumping people into a word. I am talking about everyone about what is normal.

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25 Feb 2009, 7:47 pm

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I like the expression "neurotypical" a lot. It just means they are neurologically different, that's all. It's better than calling them "normal" and then feeling "abnormal."

Mm, I agree. I mean, I think it's fine if you don't use it in a derogatory fashion.

That, and there's no "normal" anyway. Everyone is quirky in some way; "normal" is a profoundly misleading word. "Neurotypical" is far more accurate.

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25 Feb 2009, 7:50 pm

NT is great-if you don`t like it invent something better.

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25 Feb 2009, 8:18 pm

how about their first name?

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25 Feb 2009, 10:54 pm

benjimanbreeg wrote:

how about their first name?

Or a number.

My two cents... I've seen some rants on this place that basically says that 'neurotypical' is a false/incorrect word for normal people who have nothing wrong with them. Well, who said they are automatically normal. Well, if you look at the suffix '-typical,' it is, in my opinion, based how on the general population of people without a "disorder" are typically viewed as.

And on the other side of the moon, I'm also against the negative feelings towards "NTs" as a general population. I've met quite a few of them who are really awesome. One recent friend wouldn't even listen to me when I told him about my Asperger's, he simply didn't care if I was in any way different. Also tried to help me with whatever problems I may have been having, trying to get me to hang out with people he knew, who in turn were also cool towards me. So f*** the negative view. If you wanna use the word NT, as I've said in this post, I'm perfectly fine with it. Just don't abuse the word, please. That is what offends me.

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25 Feb 2009, 11:00 pm

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i'm not really into it. i find it fairly divisive and silly. i'll use NT as a term occasionally, but on the whole, we are all just human beings. kind of reminds me of apartheid!

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25 Feb 2009, 11:35 pm

I like it because it was formed by the autistic community, and it has become the official terminology for a regularly organized brain, even when the subject has nothing to do with autism. Very rarely does a minority name the bigger group of people, and then they officially use it amongst them selves.

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