Autism May 2016 PMID 26134030

Which terms should be used to describe autism? Perspectives from the UK autism community.

Lorcan Kenny, Caroline Hattersley, Bonnie Molins, Carole Buckley, Carol Povey, Elizabeth Pellicano

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Peak: 18 in Jan 2019
across 7 sources since Jan 2019

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The group collectively emphasizes that most autistic individuals prefer identity-first expressions like 'autistic person,' supported by references to Kenny et al.'s 2016 study and other research, with tone and context demonstrating respectful acknowledgment of community preferences and ongoing debates about language use, which underscores the meaningful impact on societal understanding and policy.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions support the findings that the majority of autistic adults prefer identity-first language, such as 'autistic person,' aligning with the original research.

InterestHigh interest

The posts show high interest, referencing multiple studies, key papers, and ongoing debates about terminology, reflecting active engagement with the topic.

EngagementHigh engagement

Participants cite specific research papers, share personal perspectives, and discuss cultural differences, demonstrating deep engagement and thoughtful analysis.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions highlight how language choice influences societal attitudes, policy, and research practices, emphasizing the significant impact of terminology preferences on perceptions of autism.

Abstract in brief

  • The study surveyed 3470 UK residents, including autistic individuals, parents, and support networks, to understand their preferences for describing autism and their reasons behind these choices.
  • The most favored terms among respondents were "autism" and "on the autism spectrum," while there was less consensus on terms like "autistic" and "person with autism," with preferences varying across different groups.
  • The findings highlight that there is no single universally accepted way to describe autism within the UK autism community, with some disagreements rooted in deeply held perspectives and identities.

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Sue Fletcher-Watson
@SueReviews · X

“The APA guidelines are not in line with the latest evidence, which shows that “autistic people” is the single most frequently selected language option amongst the autistic community... https://t.co/Q6yefWIcFR

Sep 12, 2020 · 108 likes · 17 shares · 13,159 followers View post →
Steven Kapp
@drstevenkapp · X

Autistic people, neurodiversity supporters, friends, and ~relatives prefer identity-first language for autism. https://t.co/vu1eLgJPzR https://t.co/mf24d5r8yO https://t.co/lHETl11HAN For related arguments see https://t.co/TtbloDR4jZ https://t.co/WHp7JiODlw https://t.co/encIMoYnVx https://t.co/4WVj5odSVd

Apr 28, 2021 · 38 likes · 10 shares · 7,604 followers View post →
Dr Gill Loomes-Quinn
@GillLoomesQuinn · X

@gemckeown1 This is the reference you need: https://t.co/jzAtu1Snvi

Aug 4, 2021 · 23 likes · 2 shares · 6,237 followers View post →
Dr. Katie Birnie
@katebirnie · X

Thanks to my colleague @CarlyMcMorris for teaching me the language preferences for 'autistic individuals' (vs 'people with autism' - which health professionals endorsed). Once again highlighting the importance of speaking to people with lived experience. https://t.co/fXmBaUgc29

Jul 27, 2022 · 18 likes · 4 shares · 2,827 followers View post →
Dr Noreen O'Leary
@OLeary_Noreen · X

@kierancuddihy Hi Kieran, as I understand it the preferred term among the autistic community is to use autistic child, https://t.co/rRpe42LxTs

Mar 29, 2021 · 16 likes · 901 followers View post →
Sarah Boon #StopTheShock
@Saraheboon · X

‘The term ‘autistic’ was endorsed by a large percentage of autistic adults’ https://t.co/nbDYjINIB5

May 26, 2021 · 15 likes · 3 shares · 15,911 followers View post →

All mentions

Magnus Ivarsson
@EdithKattson · X

@thejoelgoldman @Discokryckan @badgirlgrown Det finns ju en del internationell forskning där man frågat hyfsat många vad de själva föredrar för begrepp. I den här engelska studien föredrog en majoritet av vuxna "autist": https://t.co/8dXhpHr2iL

Jan 22, 2025 · 2 likes · 81 followers View post →
OT Expert
@ot-expert.bsky.social · Bluesky

You were right the first time :) Most Autistic people prefer 'autistic person' rather than 'person with autism' and this paper explains it in more detail :) pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26134030/ _ #OTChat

Dec 11, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share View post →
Eating Disorders Neurodiversity Australia
@EDNeuroAus · X

@reens_kay @rcpsych "The term ‘autistic’ was endorsed by a large percentage of autistic adults" https://t.co/80BsLazb46 #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #ActuallyAutistic

Nov 22, 2024 · 441 followers View post →
Lauren C.
@Lau_Cob_ · X

@CManningPhD @VSSMtg This was published in 2016, it’s nothing new: “The term ‘autistic’ was endorsed by a large percentage of autistic adults” https://t.co/31A1D6v7Um

May 17, 2024 · 2,549 followers View post →
Ben Potts
@ben_imaging · X

@TheoAkudjedu @RadiographyJour In more academic terms - a study in 2015 first found the preference of autistic people went this way (https://t.co/qSEvtBPHqY /), but healthcare professionals and parents are the ones less likely to use it. 4/8 https://t.co/yTZBiUOV4x

Jan 11, 2024 · 1 like · 3,568 followers View post →
אמוץ
@aymots · X

@EldadUrian @RackMada @MatanKahana זה בדיוק מה שטענתי: הצד "שלי" עושה את ההתקדמות המתבקש של התנערות מדמוניזציה פרסונלית (או 'רדיפה' אם תרצה) של הומואים, לעבר עמדה מורכבת של קבלה מצד אחד אבל חוסר הסכמה עם התופעה מצד שני. לגבי הקולות: https://t.co/3sJmgrnm8v וגם https://t.co/2k5FgaiT1O וגם https://t.co/n3FxNXkmn0

Sep 20, 2023 · 780 followers View post →
Monique Botha is actually they/them
@DrMBotha · X

@ElliTheHarpy @AnnMemmott https://t.co/59GeX4mmw5 https://t.co/7XsXvhyrfB https://t.co/IfSTIhFh58 https://t.co/noTsAP2VeM https://t.co/WzJ3gnDFMN).

May 17, 2023 · 1 like · 11,543 followers View post →
AuDHD & 2e Me
@2eAdult · X

@stuart_boner5 @Ms_Deathwish @jennyfurhh @Finnattentive Source: https://t.co/2bFBtZMtTT

Apr 1, 2023 · 3 likes · 485 followers View post →
Lauren C.
@Lau_Cob_ · X

@PaulWhiteleyPhD “The term autistic was endorsed by a large percentage of autistic adults, family members/friends & parents but by considerably fewer professionals; person with autism was endorsed by almost half of professionals but by fewer autistic adults and parents.” https://t.co/NcKY9hVYmH

Feb 1, 2023 · 1 like · 2,549 followers View post →
SarahHamburg
@Dies_und_Jenes · X

@Larinjaaa #Autist Thema person-first vs. identity-first https://t.co/oZhvZ41oxE

Jan 13, 2023 · 2 likes · 85 followers View post →
Lauren C.
@Lau_Cob_ · X

@CatMills10 "The term ‘autistic’ was endorsed by a large percentage of autistic adults, family members/friends and parents" https://t.co/31A1D6v7Um

Dec 9, 2022 · 2,549 followers View post →
Foundations for Divergent Minds
@FDMorg · X

Click the link to know more: https://t.co/Ke5WT9R9M9 Content warning: use of person-first language #research #study (3/3)

Oct 12, 2022 · 1 like · 769 followers View post →
Angela Burke
@MuinteoirAngela · X

@peter_lydon @JenniferHorgan5 @irishexaminer @deshocks Does a person need to be neurodiverse to be gifted? Is this an argument of definitions?

Oct 5, 2022 · 1 like · 147 followers View post →
宮﨑(ネナイチャン)
@TalkingDopamine · X

https://t.co/pI5f3p4r3p

Sep 30, 2022 · 1 like · 1,458 followers View post →
Daniel Skorich
@DanielSkorich · X

@Steph_E_Miles https://t.co/rE0b9now3P

Sep 13, 2022 · 303 followers View post →
Melissa Gomes
@melissaann646 · X

@languagejones This is one of my favorite articles on it https://t.co/XZTR3zeCWI

Sep 2, 2022 · 1 like · 282 followers View post →
Haley Dawn Marie
@HaleyDMSchuman · X

RT @katebirnie: Thanks to my colleague @CarlyMcMorris for teaching me the language preferences for 'autistic individuals' (vs 'people with…

Jul 27, 2022 · 4 shares · 50 followers View post →
Charlie Rioux, PhD
@Charlie_Rioux · X

RT @katebirnie: Thanks to my colleague @CarlyMcMorris for teaching me the language preferences for 'autistic individuals' (vs 'people with…

Jul 27, 2022 · 4 shares · 210 followers View post →
C. Meghan McMurtry
@DrMcMurtry · X

RT @katebirnie: Thanks to my colleague @CarlyMcMorris for teaching me the language preferences for 'autistic individuals' (vs 'people with…

Jul 27, 2022 · 4 shares · 1,126 followers View post →
Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen
@ltomfohr · X

RT @katebirnie: Thanks to my colleague @CarlyMcMorris for teaching me the language preferences for 'autistic individuals' (vs 'people with…

Jul 27, 2022 · 4 shares · 823 followers View post →
Dr. Katie Birnie
@katebirnie · X

Thanks to my colleague @CarlyMcMorris for teaching me the language preferences for 'autistic individuals' (vs 'people with autism' - which health professionals endorsed). Once again highlighting the importance of speaking to people with lived experience. https://t.co/fXmBaUgc29

Jul 27, 2022 · 18 likes · 4 shares · 2,827 followers View post →
Autistic Selves
@AutisticSelves · X

Which terms should be used to describe autism? Perspectives from the UK autism community - Lorcan Kenny, Caroline Hattersley, Bonnie Molins, Carole Buckley, Carol Povey, Elizabeth Pellicano, 2016 https://t.co/InZbIHSKeH

Jul 20, 2022 · 1 like · 3,613 followers View post →
Capitán Killy ➡️ @yerald@social.coop
@sylvia_killy · X

@USFcryptoBull @aurum1313 @alishamk8 Kenny, L., Hattersley, C., Molins, B., Buckley, C., Povey, C., & Pel- licano, E. (2016). Which terms should be used to describe autism? Perspectives from the UK autism community. Autism, 20(4), 442–462.

Jun 3, 2022 · 250 followers View post →
Miguel Lois
@mlmlois · X

https://t.co/1YY4fy1790

May 15, 2022 · 1,245 followers View post →
Miguel Lois
@mlmlois · X

Kenny, L., Hattersley, C., Molins, B., Buckley, C., Povey, C., & Pellicano, E. (2016). Which terms should be used to describe autism? Perspectives from the UK autism community. Autism: the international journal of research and practice, 20(4), 442–462. https://t.co/5c5v9xSmzu….

May 15, 2022 · 1 like · 1,245 followers View post →
Miguel Lois
@mlmlois · X

Kenny, L., Hattersley, C., Molins, B., Buckley, C., Povey, C., & Pellicano, E. (2016). Which terms should be used to describe autism? Perspectives from the UK autism community. Autism: the international journal of research and practice, 20(4), 442–462. https://t.co/1YY4fy1790.

May 15, 2022 · 1,245 followers View post →
Elaine Mcgreevy
@ElaineMcgreevy · X

RT @SueReviews: “The APA guidelines are not in line with the latest evidence, which shows that “autistic people” is the single most frequen…

Apr 11, 2022 · 17 shares · 4,345 followers View post →
K
@kiwi_raa · X

@MrsArcticride @autist333 @commaficionado There's also Kenny et al. 2016 https://t.co/BJXP5ZpNDx

Apr 3, 2022 · 1 like · 107 followers View post →
Miguel Lois
@mlmlois · X

Which terms should be used to describe autism? Perspectives from the UK autism community https://t.co/5FcYoCB28y

Apr 2, 2022 · 1 like · 1,245 followers View post →
Ms Barnsley
@BethBarnsley · X

@Markfinnis @nickyclements71 @beckycarlzon @YouTube These are a few... https://t.co/MwouTa8lJV https://t.co/9uOsrwNgtB https://t.co/0ftInRycNW

Feb 25, 2022 · 1 like · 1,485 followers View post →
Damian Milton
@milton_damian · X

@SarahJaneCritch @HJTeaches @theSENDcast @Nas @AnnMemmott Was not my study (was not one of the authors), but think you may mean this one: https://t.co/I8XsDAjihv

Feb 12, 2022 · 11,885 followers View post →
Dr Jo Billington
@MsJoBillington · X

@PilsonAnna This is helpful re autism: https://t.co/6qS4QO7M3s

Jan 5, 2022 · 2 likes · 7,780 followers View post →
Ilse Noens
@IlseNoens · X

@Poodle_Soup @AtypistAnne @EliseCordaro @biancatoeps @zjosdekker Het artikel waar meestal naar verwezen wordt, is dit: https://t.co/oiEFolJQe0

Dec 13, 2021 · 2 likes · 573 followers View post →
Chic
@chicgibson · X

RT @journalautism: In case you missed it, this week we travel back to 2015 to hear @LorcanKenny & @CarolPoveyNAS discuss their paper on th…

Aug 16, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,383 followers View post →
Carol Povey
@CarolPoveyNAS · X

RT @journalautism: In case you missed it, this week we travel back to 2015 to hear @LorcanKenny & @CarolPoveyNAS discuss their paper on th…

Aug 16, 2021 · 2 shares · 8,146 followers View post →
Autism Journal
@journalautism · X

In case you missed it, this week we travel back to 2015 to hear @LorcanKenny & @CarolPoveyNAS discuss their paper on the terms that should be used to describe autism Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at https://t.co/eEvuBw7IvX The paper is here https://t.co/ZWmSoANLxP https://t.co/fOSBKqcmxa

Aug 16, 2021 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 20,526 followers View post →
Aquila5721
@Aquila5721 · X

RT @journalautism: We dive back to 2015 on the podcast this week - @LorcanKenny & @CarolPoveyNAS discuss their influential paper on the te…

Aug 13, 2021 · 1 share · 262 followers View post →
Autism Journal
@journalautism · X

We dive back to 2015 on the podcast this week - @LorcanKenny & @CarolPoveyNAS discuss their influential paper on the terms that should be used to describe autism Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at https://t.co/eEvuBw7IvX The paper is here https://t.co/ZWmSoANLxP https://t.co/woXPz79LLi

Aug 13, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 20,526 followers View post →
Tania Marshall
@TaniaAMarshall · X

The politics of research. Personally, I find the word #autism has lost all meaning. Finding found NO no single way of describing #autism universally accepted and preferred by the UK’s autism community and that some disagreements appear deeply entrenched https://t.co/vNQ3MmPVUi

Aug 8, 2021 · 3 likes · 34,778 followers View post →
Sim
@SimoneSmitAu · X

@gemckeown1 Indeed. Fortunately high profile researchers like @sbaroncohen et al. are now using "autistic" in research regularly, adding a note in about language use. Like this paper: https://t.co/kkqy4lzsD1 in which they reference this paper re language use: https://t.co/OTli8VYEMU

Aug 7, 2021 · 15 likes · 3 shares · 330 followers View post →
sopueltno
@fake_outlandos · X

RT @fake_outlandos: 【英国の自閉症コミュニティでのASDを説明する用語】 ‘autism’ ‘on the autism spectrum’ 最も高く支持. ‘autism spectrum disorder’ 最も低い支持 ‘autistic 自閉症…

Aug 5, 2021 · 1 share · 8,129 followers View post →
Daisy Bea
@daisybeah · X

@gemckeown1 @mattcookephoto Kenny, L., Hattersley, C., Molins, B., Buckley, C., Povey, C., & Pellicano, E. (2016). Which terms should be used to describe autism? Perspectives from the UK autism community. Autism, 20(4), 442-462. This was the paper!

Aug 5, 2021 · 2 likes · 314 followers View post →
Mr.Chen
@kachenpr · X

RT @GillLoomesQuinn: @gemckeown1 This is the reference you need: https://t.co/jzAtu1Snvi

Aug 4, 2021 · 2 shares · 46 followers View post →
Dr Gill Loomes-Quinn
@GillLoomesQuinn · X

@gemckeown1 This is the reference you need: https://t.co/jzAtu1Snvi

Aug 4, 2021 · 23 likes · 2 shares · 6,237 followers View post →
Anne M Sydor (she/her)
@AnneMSydor · X

@MrsDennis @UjuAnya Do you have autistic people helping you with research design? Also, please don't use person-first language. Autism is not a disease or burden, but a difference. Survey studies show autistic people prefer identity-first language. https://t.co/a9y9Ew3v4P https://t.co/RWtN42XoJy

Jul 30, 2021 · 1 like · 353 followers View post →
Flo Neville
@DrFloNeville · X

@talk2spirit @DrAmyMarschall Hi! You might find this helpful. https://t.co/LrhYrNXDn6

Jul 15, 2021 · 4 likes · 1,196 followers View post →
TheAutisticAdvocate
@KieranRose7 · X

@MikeJFinlay @Stigmaphrenia_1 @autistamatic @JodieSmitten https://t.co/n4chi29lWv

Jul 15, 2021 · 2 likes · 18,761 followers View post →
MikaelaHobart
@MikaelaHobart · X

RT @Saraheboon: ‘The term ‘autistic’ was endorsed by a large percentage of autistic adults’ https://t.co/nbDYjINIB5

May 26, 2021 · 3 shares · 581 followers View post →
AbandonMe
@me_abandon · X

RT @Saraheboon: ‘The term ‘autistic’ was endorsed by a large percentage of autistic adults’ https://t.co/nbDYjINIB5

May 26, 2021 · 3 shares · 124 followers View post →
Siobhan
@Donny_sho · X

RT @Saraheboon: ‘The term ‘autistic’ was endorsed by a large percentage of autistic adults’ https://t.co/nbDYjINIB5

May 26, 2021 · 3 shares · 1,280 followers View post →
Sarah Boon #StopTheShock
@Saraheboon · X

‘The term ‘autistic’ was endorsed by a large percentage of autistic adults’ https://t.co/nbDYjINIB5

May 26, 2021 · 15 likes · 3 shares · 15,911 followers View post →
cindy.finelli
@CindyFinelli · X

RT @drstevenkapp: Autistic people, neurodiversity supporters, friends, and ~relatives prefer identity-first language for autism. https://t.…

Apr 29, 2021 · 10 shares · 338 followers View post →
Siva priya Santhanam
@sivaps_s · X

RT @drstevenkapp: Autistic people, neurodiversity supporters, friends, and ~relatives prefer identity-first language for autism. https://t.…

Apr 28, 2021 · 10 shares · 174 followers View post →
Kristen Bottema-Beutel
@KristenBott · X

RT @drstevenkapp: Autistic people, neurodiversity supporters, friends, and ~relatives prefer identity-first language for autism. https://t.…

Apr 28, 2021 · 10 shares · 4,568 followers View post →
Rachel Rivera
@PsyRachelRivera · X

RT @drstevenkapp: Autistic people, neurodiversity supporters, friends, and ~relatives prefer identity-first language for autism. https://t.…

Apr 28, 2021 · 10 shares · 3,376 followers View post →
Ava Gurba (she/her)
@Ava_Nicole23 · X

RT @drstevenkapp: Autistic people, neurodiversity supporters, friends, and ~relatives prefer identity-first language for autism. https://t.…

Apr 28, 2021 · 10 shares · 2,252 followers View post →
Susie Hermaszewska
@susiehermi · X

RT @drstevenkapp: Autistic people, neurodiversity supporters, friends, and ~relatives prefer identity-first language for autism. https://t.…

Apr 28, 2021 · 10 shares · 217 followers View post →
Jemma Hill
@JemmaHill11 · X

RT @drstevenkapp: Autistic people, neurodiversity supporters, friends, and ~relatives prefer identity-first language for autism. https://t.…

Apr 28, 2021 · 10 shares · 269 followers View post →
Elaine Mcgreevy
@ElaineMcgreevy · X

RT @drstevenkapp: Autistic people, neurodiversity supporters, friends, and ~relatives prefer identity-first language for autism. https://t.…

Apr 28, 2021 · 10 shares · 4,345 followers View post →
Amy Pearson
@DrAmyPearson · X

RT @drstevenkapp: Autistic people, neurodiversity supporters, friends, and ~relatives prefer identity-first language for autism. https://t.…

Apr 28, 2021 · 10 shares · 7,583 followers View post →
Steven Kapp
@drstevenkapp · X

Autistic people, neurodiversity supporters, friends, and ~relatives prefer identity-first language for autism. https://t.co/vu1eLgJPzR https://t.co/mf24d5r8yO https://t.co/lHETl11HAN For related arguments see https://t.co/TtbloDR4jZ https://t.co/WHp7JiODlw https://t.co/encIMoYnVx https://t.co/4WVj5odSVd

Apr 28, 2021 · 38 likes · 10 shares · 7,604 followers View post →
hux | lizzie huxley-jones
@littlehux · X

@PopeLonergan @NaoiseDolan in addition, but related, it's worth baring in mind that the majority of the community prefer autistic over person with autism. https://t.co/tnOMU4ZtVE

Apr 13, 2021 · 3 likes · 9,295 followers View post →
Steven Kapp
@drstevenkapp · X

@MummyAutistic @AnnMemmott @milton_damian https://t.co/EYSbqn1EyL https://t.co/L4xiT1u5du https://t.co/6JnyhEpyev

Apr 5, 2021 · 3 likes · 7,604 followers View post →
Nikola
@NikolaNeenaj · X

RT @milton_damian: @MummyAutistic @AnnMemmott https://t.co/wUlff9STvC and https://t.co/ebkDD5JAu9 and https://t.co/I8XsDAjihv and https://t…

Apr 5, 2021 · 2 shares · 685 followers View post →
FEllinor
@FEllinor · X

RT @milton_damian: @MummyAutistic @AnnMemmott https://t.co/wUlff9STvC and https://t.co/ebkDD5JAu9 and https://t.co/I8XsDAjihv and https://t…

Apr 5, 2021 · 2 shares · 48 followers View post →
Damian Milton
@milton_damian · X

@MummyAutistic @AnnMemmott https://t.co/wUlff9STvC and https://t.co/ebkDD5JAu9 and https://t.co/I8XsDAjihv and https://t.co/vboObtN7Dl

Apr 5, 2021 · 13 likes · 2 shares · 11,885 followers View post →
UCL Giving Voice
@UCLGivingVoice · X

For more info, @Autism suggest reading this paper https://t.co/ZPMWxRQsPp

Apr 2, 2021 · 1 like · 1,719 followers View post →
Ellie Brownlie (they/them)
@E_Brownlie · X

@charliclement_ Here we are! This paper focuses on autism, and I would interested to know whether similar research has been done in similar neurodivergences :) https://t.co/k19y9mdU43

Mar 31, 2021 · 1 like · 295 followers View post →
Fran Ruiz Parra
@FranRuizParra · X

@ilde76 Al hilo: Kenny L, Hattersley C, Molins B, Buckley C, Povey C, Pellicano E (2012) Which terms should be used to describe autism? Perspectives from the UK autism community. Autism 20(4):442-62. doi: 10.1177/1362361315588200.

Mar 30, 2021 · 3 likes · 1,633 followers View post →
Dr Noreen O'Leary
@OLeary_Noreen · X

@kierancuddihy Hi Kieran, as I understand it the preferred term among the autistic community is to use autistic child, https://t.co/rRpe42LxTs

Mar 29, 2021 · 16 likes · 901 followers View post →
Shona
@Shona_Mu · X

@gdmorewood @commaficionado @milton_damian @AnnMemmott @Andylowarousal @Richard_Autism @richardmills18 @AspieDeLaZouch @Mellow_Pascoe @ElaineMcgreevy Sure you have seen this one as it is very often cited Kenny, L., Hattersley, C., Molins, B., Buckley, C., Povey, C., & Pellicano, E. (2016). Which terms should be used to describe autism? Perspectives from the UK autism community. Autism, 20(4), 442–462. https://t.co/2w7Q8C7L85

Feb 27, 2021 · 1 like · 7,621 followers View post →
Olivia Rifai
@olivia_rifai · X

@heasutherland “Which terms should be used to describe autism? Perspectives from the UK autism community” by Kenny et al is one that includes the community themselves, but the terms are autism-specific!

Feb 22, 2021 · 1 like · 246 followers View post →
vin
@vinisstimming · X

@psikolojiflood @denizthealien @ritmikharekett Aslında dediğiniz tam tersi şekilde işlediğini makalelerle kanıtlayabilirim. Buyrun : https://t.co/S0FrUk1wC3 https://t.co/YXvHJ14wZA https://t.co/VNav9NPgXW https://t.co/OnZ3KMmxFJ https://t.co/1w9SjVE7ye bir de poll çalışması : https://t.co/mzW15Qg8mJ

Feb 11, 2021 · 1 like · 2,333 followers View post →
Abbi (she/her)
@AJHSLT · X

@EleanorDuggan95 I totally understand the restriction. It is a shame academic language is lagging behind a little. The two references I used where https://t.co/cyu2a7V3MT which is the NAS study of prefered terminology

Feb 2, 2021 · 2 likes · 454 followers View post →
Dr Gill Loomes-Quinn
@GillLoomesQuinn · X

@goDIVArachael @Muffie62 @sbaroncohen I think there may be a cultural difference between UK and US preferences. Here, in the UK, research has persistently shown that the majority of autistic people prefer identity-first language over person-first. E.g. this for the National Autistic Society: https://t.co/jzAtu1Snvi

Dec 29, 2020 · 3 likes · 6,237 followers View post →
sopueltno
@fake_outlandos · X

【英国の自閉症コミュニティでのASDを説明する用語】 ‘autism’ ‘on the autism spectrum’ 最も高く支持. ‘autism spectrum disorder’ 最も低い支持 ‘autistic 自閉症の成人,家族や友人,両親の大部分に支持. ‘person with autism’ 専門家のほぼ半数に支持. https://t.co/9iaGrkp8Ej

Dec 18, 2020 · 1 share · 8,129 followers View post →
Dr Jo Billington
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@PilsonAnna Here are a couple of important papers in the autism literature that you might find interesting: https://t.co/PFNOOYTeML https://t.co/i5nrNuujlF

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We question if this is truly "neutral" when consultation is clearly coming from a medical model perspective that neglects to incorporate even the minimum language preferences preferred by the majority of autistic people. https://t.co/uSiOwFDxdn

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Which terms should be used to describe autism? Perspectives from the UK autism community | Circa July 1, 2015 https://t.co/pU3CrXKlHU

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@MushyHen @Alex_Autistic @brilliantfishNY @aheeleyRIBA @NateLWatkins1 @TyrLoo From here: https://t.co/fXBsBiKm3T

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@Aspertypical @R_J_Chapman In the Kenny et al paper autistic people endorse the term ASC (autistic spectrum condition) less than ASD (autism spectrum disorder) https://t.co/xlg7tpYa0S

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Sue Fletcher-Watson
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“The APA guidelines are not in line with the latest evidence, which shows that “autistic people” is the single most frequently selected language option amongst the autistic community... https://t.co/Q6yefWIcFR

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Grant Macaskill
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@Saraheboon https://t.co/djFHiRI1TB

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Brian Irvine
@BigBadBee · X

@Clive_Hill @MissCNotMissy @DanDanSEND Autism is part of who people are, not an add on. This is a great piece of research on who uses what language (Kenny et al. 2015). https://t.co/nsR21OSjnQ

Aug 8, 2020 · 4 likes · 737 followers View post →
Mica Jayne Coleman Jones
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@DeputyALS @ALS_AutismRandD No research will give you one exact answer. I have been guided by this paper by @LorcanKenny. The results suggest that ‘person with autism’ language is preferred by professionals, but not the autism community. I agree with just asking!

Jul 13, 2020 · 3 likes · 1,510 followers View post →
Rebecca Hallam-Barr ❁
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@DanDanSEND Have you read Jim Sinclaire on why he dislikes person first language and Which terms should be used to describe autism? Perspectives from the UK autism community (Kenny et al 16)

Jun 28, 2020 · 272 followers View post →
Emre Ünlü
@emreunllu · X

İlginç bir bulgu; Kenny ve ekibi (2016) tarafından yapılan çalışmaya göre aileler ve tanı almış bireyler "otistik birey" ifadesini benimserken, alanda çalışan araştırmacı ve uzmanlar otizmli birey ifadesini kullanmayı tercih ediyor.

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RT @NoPuzzl98: Misread this, but no, most English-speaking Autistic people prefer "Autistic person," instead of "person with autism," actua…

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@NoPuzzl98 · X

Misread this, but no, most English-speaking Autistic people prefer "Autistic person," instead of "person with autism," actually, and there's a whole-ass study proving this: https://t.co/wQriAu7X6b https://t.co/6YiHpIjMYF

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lisa mcanish (formally Cromar)
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@Rachelina16 @CRFairb @CarrieGrant1 ‘The language we use is important because it embodies and can therefore help change attitudes towards autism. To reflect the findings of this research, the NAS has begun to gradually increase the use of the term 'autistic.' https://t.co/ChAhxl0b2M

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Riah (ry-uh)
@lilririah · X

RT @LoomesGill: BORED of polls on how to refer to #autistic people*, while we're still locked up, excluded, tortured, rejected, driven to s…

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@NoPuzzl98 · X

We would like to point out to @Busylifeandme that there's also legitimate research that explicitly points out that Autistic adults prefer IFL, and the non-Autistic people keep pushing PFL anyways: https://t.co/wQriAu7X6b. https://t.co/4nClEwfxU9

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@NoPuzzl98 · X

4. We would like you to take a look at the abstract of this study we took a screenshot of, and tell us what's wrong with it. Sourced from: https://t.co/wQriAu7X6b #AutismAwareness #WorldAutismAwarenessDay https://t.co/fNFKyV0qiU

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alhrab
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Si les interesa, ahí está el artículo original. Dudas, quejas o sugerencias las pueden dejar en el buzón de quejas. Dónde está el buzón? No puedo decirlo. Búsquenlo. Bai https://t.co/6FkDISjkmy

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@NoPuzzl98 · X

@_Toreyeee @matt_hern64 * aren't in those teaching positions We did find a research paper on this if it helps you though: https://t.co/wQriAu7X6b

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@NoPuzzl98 · X

@matt_hern64 No, sorry, most Autistic people prefer Identity First (Autistic people). The person you have quoted is correct: https://t.co/wQriAu7X6b https://t.co/MhHDuAyLJ2

Feb 27, 2020 · 6 likes · 1,888 followers View post →
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RT @ElaineMcgreevy: @gdmorewood @commaficionado @milton_damian @AnnMemmott @Andylowarousal @Richard_Autism @richardmills18 @AspieDeLaZouch…

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Elaine Mcgreevy
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@gdmorewood @commaficionado @milton_damian @AnnMemmott @Andylowarousal @Richard_Autism @richardmills18 @AspieDeLaZouch @Mellow_Pascoe This from @LorcanKenny https://t.co/pS8q1mpN1p

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Riah (ry-uh)
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RT @LoomesGill: BORED of polls on how to refer to #autistic people*, while we're still locked up, excluded, tortured, rejected, driven to s…

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Mary Doherty
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RT @LoomesGill: BORED of polls on how to refer to #autistic people*, while we're still locked up, excluded, tortured, rejected, driven to s…

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TheAutisticAdvocate
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@0x241 Wrong link above, sorry https://t.co/YCVqGYGzsZ

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Dr Catherine Crompton
@cjcrompton · X

@centrumspectra Kenny, L., Hattersley, C., Molins, B., Buckley, C., Povey, C., & Pellicano, E. (2016). Which terms should be used to describe autism? Perspectives from the UK autism community. Autism, 20(4), 442-462.

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@theblub · X

@RevaFish @KaelanRhy @Gwendifyr @commaficionado autistic person (identity first, autism as part of who you are, not a disorder to dissociate from the person like a disease) is the preferred term. This trend is growing, also in your field. certainly not everyone prefers it, but a majority does. https://t.co/8P4b0xBu5N

Oct 27, 2019 · 4 likes · 1,856 followers View post →
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@pfanderson · X

Which terms should be used to describe autism? Perspectives from the UK autism community (2015) https://t.co/OMLPWAjv1S 4/4

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RT @_speechtherapy_: @Academic_owl Hope this helps... "Which terms should be used to describe autism? Perspectives from the UK autism comm…

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RT @_speechtherapy_: @Academic_owl Hope this helps... "Which terms should be used to describe autism? Perspectives from the UK autism comm…

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@Academic_owl Hope this helps... "Which terms should be used to describe autism? Perspectives from the UK autism community" https://t.co/vHaYuC7PUv https://t.co/976w2vqeLA

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RT @journalautism: #ThrowbackThursday Which terms should be used to describe autism? Perspectives from the UK autism community 2016 resea…

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#ThrowbackThursday Which terms should be used to describe autism? Perspectives from the UK autism community 2016 research from the Centre for Research in Autism and Education - CRAE and National Autistic Society https://t.co/mw0VkH2EDl

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