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Fifi1337
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Joined: 16 May 2023
Age: 56
Gender: Female
Posts: 2
Location: Australia

16 May 2023, 4:20 pm

Hi

I am curious why people are still using the word Aspergers rather than Autistic.
Is it because of personal preference or because at the time that was the diagnostic label?

In Australia, the word Aspergers isn't used anymore when you are diagnosed.

Thanks
Fi