Person First Language, Why It’s Not For Me

So, should I be referred to as an autistic person or as a person with autism? Well, as a person with Irishness and a person with masculinity I would like to give my opinion on this! My own preference is to be called an autistic person, but if somebody says person with autism out of … Continue reading Person First Language, Why It’s Not For Me →

The Term Neurotypical Isn’t All That Great, But We Need It For The Time Being

I wanted to talk about the term neurotypical. Some people who might be described as neurotypical have objected to the term, and I actually understand their reasons for feeling that way, but I’m going to argue that for now we need to use that term, but hopefully in time it can be replaced with something … Continue reading The Term Neurotypical Isn’t All That Great, But We Need It For The Time Being →

Why Are Autistic People Always Talking About Spoons?

Autistic people tend to talk about spoons a lot. Is it because spoons are useful items that make the act of eating stuff less annoying? While spoons do serve that purpose, that’s not the reason a lot of autistic people talk about spoons. Let me explain. The term “Spoon Theory” was coined by Christine Miserandino, … Continue reading Why Are Autistic People Always Talking About Spoons? →