#tw aspergers

I want to talk about aspie supremacists, and accidental aspie supremacy.

First, what does Aspie supremacy mean? It is the belief that autistics with "aspergers" (a bad term for multiple reasons. I've talked about it before.) or those who are considered "high functioning" have a "superior form of autism" and should have more authority or influence within the community. This leads to the marginalization and silencing of high support needs autistics. The concept of "Aspie supremacy" perpetuates an ableist hierarchy that undermines the principles of inclusivity, intersectionality, and solidarity within the disability community.

Aspie supremacists, whether consciously or unconsciously, perpetuate ableism by marginalizing those with high support needs. They speak over us, disregard our experiences, and promote harmful stereotypes that undermine our value and contributions. This behavior is not only hurtful but goes against the core principles of neurodiversity and inclusivity, and I am tired of seeing it so frequently accepted.

Even if it isnt labeled as aspie supremacy, it is still harmful. One of the biggest challenges lies in the unlabelled nature of this supremacy. It often operates covertly, disguised as a preference for certain autistic traits or as a focus on specific experiences within the spectrum. By prioritizing these aspects without acknowledging the diverse range of needs and experiences, we inadvertently silence and exclude people like me.

Unlabeled aspie supremacy is extremely prevalent in both online and in person neurodivergent spaces, usually taking form as a lack of mention, education, and understanding of high support needs autistics. YES, only ever talking about level one autistics and ignoring the struggles and ideas of high support needs autistics IS aspie supremacy, whether purposeful or not. If you are only listening to and reading from low support needs autistics with no attempt to listen to higher support needs autists, you are contributing to the problem.

most likely, each essay will be on specific neurodivergent traits and how hamilton seems to have shown these. for example, one will be one hyperfocus, hyperfixations, and special interests.

however, i must say a large percent of these are going to be behavior-based, unfortunately. obviously, i am not alexander hamilton and as such, i have no idea what went on inside his head (tbh, i barely know what goes on in my own head).

This was much before I ever came across Ramin Karimloo, his interpretation, or anything to do with the slight controversy of his interpretation! I want to separate this as an influence on my own headcannon.

I would make a list of how Erik fits this category (whether it is Leroux Erik, or Musical Erik - mainly), but this is about what YOU might think and how reactive (?) people are on this idea.

(I also think Eriks can be autistic but with different traits/symptoms!)

I am tempted to go through all the media of Phantom and look if Erik has aspects of autism in more detail but I might make another poll on that idea, see if it appeals.

Just letting off some steam; I’ll feel better soon enough