Moving from Disorder to Difference: A Systematic Review of Recent Language Use in Autism Research

Bottini, Summer B.; Morton, Hannah E.; Buchanan, Kelly A.; Gould, Kait

doi:10.1089/aut.2023.0030

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“…For other terms, English-speaking autistic individuals endorsed Neurodivergent most. In summary, recent research trends lean toward non-ableist and neuro-affirming terms (Bottema-Beutel et al, 2021;Bottini et al, 2023). However, these studies primarily focus on the Western context, leaving other language contexts, such as Chinese, underrepresented.…”

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Familiarity vs. Favorability: Exploring Formal Autism Terminology in Chinese Language Discourse

Lao,

Liang,

Dai

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In the Chinese context, two translations for “autism” coexist: “孤独症” (Guduzheng, Autism1) and “自闭症” (Zibizheng, Autism2), reflecting a crucial aspect of the localization of autism-related language. Using mixed-methods, we searched and analyzed four Chinese formal terminologies (Autism1, Autism1 spectrum disorder, Autism2, Autism2 spectrum disorder) in electronic databases, search engines, and social networks, while also surveying the rankings and reasons of autism stakeholders and the general public. Results revealed that both groups expressed a strong preference for Autism1 spectrum disorder or Autism1, with an aversion to Autism2, which was more prevalent in publications and online discourse. Academic circles showed a higher frequency of usage of Autism1 spectrum disorder and Autism2 spectrum disorder. Preferences and aversions were primarily driven by differing semantic connotations and associations, followed by biases, perceptions, and medicalization toward autism. This study highlights the disparity in familiarity and favorability of formal autism-related terminologies in Chinese. As the inaugural exploration of autism-related terms in the Chinese context, the present study underscored the importance of heightened awareness and education regarding autism language choices in East Asian cultures. This contribution enhances the global understanding of autism language dynamics and neurodiversity.

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Familiarity vs. Favorability: Exploring Formal Autism Terminology in Chinese Language Discourse

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Liang,

Dai

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“…As awareness of autism and ADHD has grown, so too has academic -and publicperception changed. This is perhaps best perceived through the shift from language of pathology to that of neurodiversity (Craine, 2020;Singer, 1998;Bottini et al, 2023). Where, previously, autism was mostly theorised alongside learning disability -categorised by 'severe' vs 'Asperger's syndrome' (the latter's removal from the DSM in 2013 a testament to changes in the way autism is understood) (Pellicano & den Houting, 2022) -and conversations about ADHD mostly concerning an approximate moral panic about medicating 'troublesome' children (Swanson et al, 1995), this has changed in recent years.…”

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Temporal trends in online practices relating to autism and/or ADHD: a scoping review protocol

Leiser,

Flowers,

Miyake

2024

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Background Increasing rates of neurodivergence diagnosis have received much attention in recent months. This is particularly true of autism and/or ADHD self-diagnoses precipitated by social media use. Mainstream media - at a minimum in English-speaking Western countries - has been quick to report on this, and it is clear that a social media-facilitated phenomenon is underway. To date, however, empirical evidence related to increased visibility of, and engagement with, autism and/or ADHD 'content' online over time is lacking. Objective To map temporal trends in online practices relating to neurodivergence - specifically confined here to autism and/or ADHD - within the published literature. Areas of interest include: how framing of the concept(s) change over time; the theories represented within research on this topic; whether the focal point of these online practices has changed over time. Inclusion criteria Published literature from any country and any time period after 1991, that relate to online activity involving what currently is often referred to as 'neurodivergence' - here specifically confined to autism and/or ADHD. 'Online practices' encompasses any aspect of online communication, information-seeking, support-seeking, awareness-raising, or associated practices that take place online - via search engines, chat rooms, forums, social media platforms. Studies looking at other conditions under the neurodivergence umbrella, and those pertaining to cyberbullying and internet addiction only will be excluded. Methods Following the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology for scoping reviews, 4 databases (Web of Science, MEDLINE, CINAHL, and APA PsycInfo) will be searched. Inclusion criteria will be used to screen for, and select, appropriate studies. The JBI extraction tool will be adapted for this particular review, and the relevant data from included studies exported to this document. Both narrative accounts and figures of the data trends will be synthesised and presented. Keywords: Social media, neurodivergence, self-diagnosis, online community, health information-seeking

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Strengths-Based Approaches to Autism Language and Communications Research: Where Are We?

Ferreira,

Getten,

Pesonen

2024

Rev J Autism Dev Disord

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Moving from Disorder to Difference: A Systematic Review of Recent Language Use in Autism Research

Cited by 9 publications

References 90 publications

Familiarity vs. Favorability: Exploring Formal Autism Terminology in Chinese Language Discourse

Familiarity vs. Favorability: Exploring Formal Autism Terminology in Chinese Language Discourse

Temporal trends in online practices relating to autism and/or ADHD: a scoping review protocol

Strengths-Based Approaches to Autism Language and Communications Research: Where Are We?

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