Please don't call me an "aspie"!

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I find the word "aspie" rather offensive. It's like calling someone with schizophrenia a "schizo", which fills people's minds with all kinds of ridiculous myths and stereotypes. I know the phrase Asperger's Syndrome is long to type, so I normally just type Asperger's or AS.

it doesn't bother me, its more of an affectionate or cute term for someone with asperger's rather than something offensive.

I prefer the word "Aspie." It's who I am.
"Person first" language is for disabilities, and I do not consider Asperger's a disability. It's just a difference.

The Difference between aspie and schizo is the way it's used schizo is used by non- schizophrenic people to describe erratic behaviour and yes it's derogatory aspie however is language used mainly by people with AS or those associated with them the general population doesn't know what it even means so they wouldn't have the immediate nagative associations that are found with words like schizo. If I said I was an aspie to someone I don't know very well I would just get a blank stare not a negative judgement.

That's ridiculous. If you get offended by something that was not meant to intentionally offend, you need to get over it.

As is, aspie is never used here as an offense. Therefore, calling you an aspie would not be offending you (unless you weren't).

aspie is an affectionate term and yes much shorter than saying aspergers syndrome it is also unique in that it is not a term that has been derogatory in poular use . I find it comforting it has taken me 4 yrs to become comfortable with being an aspie.

Back off, all of you. Her post is directly related to the title. She, personally, find it offensive and does not want to be called an "Aspie". She is not saying what we should or should not call one another,

I agree in many ways with VincentVanJones. She personally finds it insulting and requests people don't call her that. I can respect that. But the thing is most people weren't being rude. They were trying to enlighten her so that she wouldn't unnecessarily find it offensive. I personally use it a lot myself. I feel comforted by the term. Asperger's Syndrome is so clinical and cold. It's up to you lostonearth35 how you view it in the future.
One other thing though. Words through the ages have been given so much power. Much of it is because we let them. We hold onto them and give much meaning that can lead to anger and hate... That said it can give much in the way of love and understanding. I think the point of all this is in the way these words were intended.
I wish you well lostonearth35.

Umm... That's the part i meant i agree with Vincent on. lol. But it's another nice way of explaining it! I will respect her wishes and not call her what she does not wish to be named!

Did anyone actually call her an Aspie? or is she just being proactive?

Why would there even be need for an affectionate term?