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03 Nov 2007, 5:57 am

Autie till death!

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03 Nov 2007, 6:08 am

Compared with some of the names I've been called 'aspie' is no problem. Anyway, it's just a descriptive label so the full description of Ed Almos would be:

Aspie
White
Tall
Graying hair
Medium build
Brown eyes

Whatever!

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03 Nov 2007, 8:14 am

onefourninezero wrote:

This is one of those words that I hate and can't bring myself to type. If I were to ever hear the word said out loud in real life I would probably punch the person who said it as it inexplicably infuriates me. So no, I do not like being called this.

GEE, WHY? As for me? I kind of like it. If someone called me an aspie, I might ask why they think that, but I would be fine with it. Asperger Syndrome sounds like it could be nasty. The idea of autism sounds worse, and PDD even sounds WORSE! Besides, aspie DOES sound cute and kind of like a secret association/group. If someone found something bad about it, the cute term may cause them to dig deeper for any good.

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03 Nov 2007, 8:44 am

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I don't consider myself an "aspie." What a stupid name. I have asperger's, but I'm a human being and I won't be labeled as anything, nor do I see why anyone else should. Anyway it's just too cute sounding. Who came up with that one? I mean really...if you start thinking of yourself as an "aspie" then what does that make you? That's right, an "aspie," god almighty how could you call youself that? Some misguided person is sure to name his daughter that one of these days. "Aspie Cameron" or some sh**. It'll be the next "Heather!" Or "Stacy." Or one of those popular names, wait and see.
I'll be amazed if before I die I don't hear of at least one girl named "Aspie." It's just too...cute.
Well that's just what I think about it.

Same here i refuse to be labeled myself.
I rarely mention having it because i preffer to be treated like the individual that i am.
Also the word asperger syndrom sounds like down syndrom.
So if i'd mention it i would be saying i have asperger, not asperger syndrom.
I'm glad most people don't treat my different from others anymore.
My mom is the only one that uses it against me when i slack on keeping my room neat etc.
But than i just mention most people my age aren't as great at this kind of organisation yet, and don't have developed this discipline yet either.

I hate the fact that i'm stuck with this label for life.

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03 Nov 2007, 8:45 am

I don't mind. As far as I can see, it's just a convenient noun.

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03 Nov 2007, 9:32 am

"Aspie" sounds a little bit cutesie to me. The entire alphabet soup of medical conditions, AS, HFA, AD(H)D, PDD/PDD-NOS, NVLD is confusing.

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03 Nov 2007, 12:47 pm

I don't mind the term aspie at all, I even tend to use it myself.

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03 Nov 2007, 12:49 pm

Its a word dat i don't use often n wouldn't really liked 2 b called a aspie wen really im known as warney (shane warne).

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03 Nov 2007, 12:54 pm

What's the problem with it? It was invented by someone with AS and is clearly not meant to be a negative label, so I don't see the problem. Being human and being Aspie - not mutually exclusive.

kxmode wrote:

"aspie" is an euphemism. by calling asperger's syndrome something "cute" people have a much easier time dealing with it

True.

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03 Nov 2007, 1:38 pm

I don't mind other people calling me an Aspie, I even call myself one, but one thing that really ticks me off is if someone calls me a ret*d. I get seriously pissed off by that.

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03 Nov 2007, 9:01 pm

I actually think "Syndrome" equals "something interesting".

Anyway, I hate the word "aspie". It sounds too familiar, like some kind of Austrian dog's name. I don't like abbreviations much, though, especially ones ending in "ie". I don't think names and such should be abbreviated at all. What's wrong with calling something or someone what it's always been called? Oh well... Preferences, you know. But you won't see me using it often.

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03 Nov 2007, 10:28 pm

I for one can't stand the term as it sounds far too trivial and childish for such a severe condition.

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03 Nov 2007, 10:34 pm

Hey, people are going to label me no matter what I do. If someone called me an aspie, I think it would mean they know my mindset and they don't consider it the product of some horrible disease or brain damage. Or at least, they're tactful enough not to say it to my face. And though I'd really rather people say things to my face, that has to count for something.

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04 Nov 2007, 5:48 am

-Main wrote:

The fact is that if you are going to generalize about people with Asperger's Syndrome as a group, then "people with Asperger's syndrome" is a bit long and unwieldy for everyday use. And the generalization is valid; aspies, while all different, do have some things in common that neurotypical people do not, such as problems with social interaction.

Aspie or Autie are convenient shorthand to write or say, rather than the lengthy clinical "proper terms"-end up occasionally (reluctantly) using the brief versions (merely for efficiency).

-Main wrote:

I admit is is a bit 'cute', but do you have a short term for people with Asperger's syndrome that is short, and not offensive or cute?

I do feel silly writing or saying those words, the way they end in vowel sounds seems ridiculous somehow-haven't a better name for whatever this is that I am, though...

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04 Nov 2007, 7:19 am

I hate stupid labels put there so other people can keep track of my goings and comings, nuances and quirks. Ridiculous. I am going to make a deal with myself today - NO MORE LABELS. And if I use one on someone even on myself - money into the charity box.

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04 Nov 2007, 3:35 pm

I personally like being called an aspie.
As already mentioned in the thread, the term was coined by Liane Holliday Willey.
She meant it as an affectionate term.
Be glad that the term is cute because that reflects the fact that it was created in a positive light.

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