lol yep. "Non-speakers", "neuroatypical" ("neurodivergent" is the term du jour I'm seeing atm), "neurotypical," "differently abled."
The ones with the cognitive ability to use these terms get so bogged down in how they're completely set apart from almost everyone else they completely forestall any actual attempt at successfully integrating into wider society. If their autism-advocacy groups hadn't been coopted by the wokists they'd maybe have the sense to understand why research into ASDs helps them out in the long-term.
lol yep. "Non-speakers", "neuroatypical" ("neurodivergent" is the term du jour I'm seeing atm), "neurotypical," "differently abled."
The best term? Neurodiverse. Apparently, 'neuroatypical' was not PC enough for them.
If their autism-advocacy groups hadn't been coopted by the wokists they'd maybe have the sense to understand why research into ASDs helps them out in the long-term.
One of the repliers has the following in his bio:
Beyond parody.
lol yep. "Non-speakers", "neuroatypical" ("neurodivergent" is the term du jour I'm seeing atm), "neurotypical," "differently abled."
The ones with the cognitive ability to use these terms get so bogged down in how they're completely set apart from almost everyone else they completely forestall any actual attempt at successfully integrating into wider society. If their autism-advocacy groups hadn't been coopted by the wokists they'd maybe have the sense to understand why research into ASDs helps them out in the long-term.
Switch autism with schizophrenia for more laughs.
"You need to include Schizophrenics voices in your research on Schizophrenia".
"Well, that's going to be easy, there's already like 50 in your head alone".
"I've held a conference and we've come to an agreement"
The best term? Neurodiverse. Apparently, 'neuroatypical' was not PC enough for them.
Too busy guarding the feelings of 'non-speakers'.
Naw, just rent seeking.
I despise their made up terms. Just call me weird, retarded, or creepy.