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Autistic Nudists

Autistics of any part of the spectrum can come here to discuss things from nudism to simply sensitivity to clothes.

"autistic" or "with autism"?

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what do you prefer to be called?

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RE:"autistic" or "with autism"?

Definitely "autistic" - to me, person-first constructions sound condescending. You don't hear of "person with femaleness" or "person with Pakistaniness"

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RE:"autistic" or "with autism"?

Aspie! No question. Even though it's not a diagnosis any more.
Otherwise, Autistic, or maybe ASD-1

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