"For many, Asperger syndrome is more than a diagnosis. It is an identity. Many people have proudly claimed the term ‘Aspie.’ They have formed support groups, social groups, websites and social-media pages, as well as other physical and virtual spaces, to celebrate their Aspie identity.
Then, suddenly they are no longer Aspies, according to prevailing clinical wisdom. They are autistic."
How the loss of Asperger syndrome has lasting repercussions | Spectrum | Autism Research News
Talking About Trauma Part 1
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It’s a common thing among autism advocates to write about trauma, and ways
that we can be sensitive to those who are struggling to deal with the
aftermath ...
10 years ago
