John of Glastonbury and Borrowings from the Vernacular

Carley, James P.; Green, Richard Firth; Mooney, Linne R.

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“…We see no reason to carve out a pure, pathology‐free “autism” when we can find nothing in the diagnostic literature describing it. Further, while we appreciate the intention of reducing stigma, the list of terms suggested to be eliminated has unfortunately already been weaponized against scientists and against family members who do not consider autism a simple “difference.” The list of restricted terms has been used to insult, bully and demean those who use the terms (Alice, 2022; Blaber, 2022; Carley, 2022; Donnelly, 2022; Lutz, 2021; Michael, 2022; Natri, 2022; Shakes & Cashin, 2020; Witch, 2022). Ironically, the intention to narrow permissible language to promote inclusivity is having the opposite effect, and the community is becoming more polarized.…”

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A full semantic toolbox is essential for autism research and practice to thrive

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Lutz

Escher³

et al. 2022

Autism Research

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Individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) present with a highly diverse set of challenges, disabilities, impairments and strengths. Recently, it has been suggested that researchers and practitioners avoid using certain words to describe the difficulties and impairments experienced by individuals with ASD to reduce stigma. The proposed limitations on terminology were developed by only a subset of the autism community, and the recommendations are already causing negative consequences that may be harmful to future scientific and clinical endeavors and, ultimately, to people with ASD. No one should have the power to censor language to exclude the observable realities of autism. Scientists and clinicians must be able to use any scientifically accurate terms necessary to describe the wide range of autistic people they study and support, without fear of censure or retribution.

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Section: Consequences Of Restrictionsmentioning

confidence: 99%