To say I have Aspergers?

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Oiyouoverthere · 09/09/2023 09:40

I was diagnosed with Asperger's aged 10, I'm now almost 40.

I know that due to Dr Asperger's Nazi connections and better understanding of ASD has lead to the term being dropped from common use, but AIBU to still say it's what I have? It's what's on my diagnosis history, it's what I've always been told it is.

Recently I've had a few people say "you can't call it that any", but surely when describing myself I can? Or am I wrong?

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PTSDBarbiegirl · 09/09/2023 10:51

ExtraOnions · 09/09/2023 10:44

I have found the new diagnosis criteria to be hugely helpful when getting the correct support for my daughter.

Absolutely use whatever term works for you, but don’t belittle the new criteria, it’s been transformative for people like us. She would have been seen as “high functioning” and recurved little in the way of support. however her ASD has kept her out of education for 3 years, as she has complex needs in that area.

The new criteria (Level 2) means we are getting the support she needs.

Are you in the UK?

Mrsjayy · 09/09/2023 10:51

Asd is a spectrum though I mean you can call yourself what you like but the correct term now is ASD your diagnosis fits in fine with that because you are on a spectrum.

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Oiyouoverthere · 09/09/2023 10:57

I think part of my issue is that Asperger's and Autism existed at the same time, they shared significant similarities but were different. Unlike the example of spastic and cerebral palsy used above, which was a name change.

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BlueBlubbaWhale · 09/09/2023 10:59

Sparkletastic · 09/09/2023 10:00

You can refer to your own condition as you wish. Others should not feel that they have the right to 'correct' you.

This.

TreadLight · 09/09/2023 11:10

Mrsjayy · 09/09/2023 10:51

Asd is a spectrum though I mean you can call yourself what you like but the correct term now is ASD your diagnosis fits in fine with that because you are on a spectrum.

Knowing that you have read this thread and people who have been diagnosed with Asperger's have expressed how they feel about this, I find this post quite upsetting. If you had said it earlier in the thread I could understand, but people have explained how they feel and why they feel that way, and you still find it necessary to dismiss their feelings.

MyHornCanPierceTheSky · 09/09/2023 20:39

TreadLight · 09/09/2023 11:10

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This. So basically still, 'tough luck, you need to describe yourself like this, other people want you to, tough if you don't like it or agree'?!

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