Hi, so i'm autistic, and i was wondering if others felt the same way about the label "high functioning" to describe having less needs than those who have more difficulties on the spectrum.
I personally don't like the term, as it's typically used to dismiss our needs, and has made headway for people after hearing i have "high functioning" autism to just say i'm using excuses, or i'm not actually autistic because i'm "high functioning" i also don't feel like i'm high functioning either, i feel very lost and confused about everything, and haven't been able to get the help i need because i'm so "high functioning" in others' eyes.
So yeah, do other people also dislike the term high-functioning? And would they be be willing to explain why they dislike it, or even why they don't dislike it?
Also, if you answer this, thank you very much, i'm often very confused and like hearing others' thoughts on things
Hi there,
I absolutely hate the term “high” and “low” functioning. Like…wtf does that even mean? How well you can function in society? That’s fucked to me.
There’s a level system now.
Autism spectrum disorder is diagnosed at a level of 1, 2, or 3, with each indicating different support needs.
I have mixed feelings about the level system, but it’s so much better than those functioning labels.
My followers can provide their own opinions if they’d like.
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