Synopsis of Social media discussions
Discussions emphasize the importance of identity-first language, with several posts referencing research results like the preference for terms such as 'Autistic' and 'Person on the Spectrum.' The tone and choice of words convey a respectful and scholarly attitude, reflecting genuine interest and engagement with the research's implications for acceptance and identity affirmation.
Agreement
Moderate agreementMost discussions support the findings that identity-first language like 'Autistic' is preferred, reflecting agreement with the study’s conclusions.
Interest
High level of interestThe social discussions show a high level of curiosity and focus on language preferences within the autism community, indicating strong interest.
Engagement
High engagementParticipants actively cite specific research results, mention related articles, and debate terminology, demonstrating deep engagement.
Impact
Moderate level of impactThe conversations highlight how language preferences influence perceptions and acceptance, suggesting a moderate to high impact on community awareness.
Social Mentions
YouTube
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5 Posts
44 Posts
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1 Posts
Blogs
1 Articles
News
14 Articles
2 Posts
Metrics
Video Views
111
Total Likes
119
Extended Reach
158,068
Social Features
70
Timeline: Posts about article
Top Social Media Posts
Steven Kapp
Autistic people, neurodiversity supporters, friends, and ~relatives prefer identity-first language for autism.
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Michelle Dawson
Diagnosed autistic adults "who prefer person-first terms tend to perceive identity-first terms negatively, and vice versa"? https://t.co/f8Qr9iyFpO N=198 (age 18-71, N=58 males) Australian survey
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Dr. Kelsey Perrykkad
198 Australian adults with a diagnosis of autism chose ‘Autistic’, ‘Person on the Autism Spectrum’, and ‘Autistic Person’ as the most preferred terms. 'Person with ASC/ASD/autism' terms ranked the most offensive overall. Though not everyone agreed.
https://t.co/o0KyaBC28Y
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CliniKids
First CliniKids Autism Research Journal Club for 2021! @dianawtan22 kicking us off with a great discussion on a recent Australian article by @zimon_b @OlgaTennison exploring preferences for identity and person first language in autism. Article here: https://t.co/voB8dFnG5w https://t.co/imtPkFXV5x
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Paul Whiteley
"Ranked-means showed 'person on the autism spectrum' was the most preferred term overall." https://t.co/T7jETBt3yW N=198
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Posts referencing the article
Preferences for Language Describing Autism in the Community
This study surveyed 3470 UK residents, including autistic individuals and their networks, to explore preferred terminology for autism. It finds that terms like autism and on the autism spectrum are most favored, but preferences vary across groups.
March 31, 2021
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Autism Terminology Preferences in the Autism Community
This survey highlights that the most preferred terms for autism among the community are autism and on the autism spectrum, with varying opinions on other labels. Results emphasize the importance of individual preferences and perspectives in terminology choices.
April 10, 2021
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@ElliTheHarpy @AnnMemmott https://t.co/59GeX4mmw5 https://t.co/7XsXvhyrfB https://t.co/IfSTIhFh58 https://t.co/noTsAP2VeM https://t.co/WzJ3gnDFMN).
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Caroline Bowen, Speech-Language Pathologist
@speechwoman (Twitter)Deficit, difference, or both? “It Defines Who I Am” or “It’s Something I Have”: What Language Do [#Autistic] Australian Adults [on the #Autism Spectrum] Prefer? https://t.co/CGRlGjr0rP @PamelaSnow2
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Miguel Lois
@mlmlois (Twitter)https://t.co/LPfiZGR9Y1
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Miguel Lois
@mlmlois (Twitter)Bury, S. M., Jellett, R., Spoor, J. R., & Hedley, D. (2020). "It Defines Who I Am" or "It's Something I Have": What Language Do [Autistic] Australian Adults [on the Autism Spectrum] Prefer?. JADD, 10.1007/s10803-020-04425-3. Advance online publication. https://t.co/Xrs1rTH1al….
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Miguel Lois
@mlmlois (Twitter)Bury, S. M., Jellett, R., Spoor, J. R., & Hedley, D. (2020). "It Defines Who I Am" or "It's Something I Have": What Language Do [Autistic] Australian Adults [on the Autism Spectrum] Prefer?. JADD, 10.1007/s10803-020-04425-3. Advance online publication. https://t.co/LPfiZGR9Y1.
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@kiwi_raa (Twitter)@MrsArcticride @autist333 @commaficionado Think it's this one but you'll need to email author/have institutional access to read https://t.co/OqVVk7f7OT
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cindy.finelli
@CindyFinelli (Twitter)RT @drstevenkapp: Autistic people, neurodiversity supporters, friends, and ~relatives prefer identity-first language for autism. https://t.…
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Siva priya Santhanam
@sivaps_s (Twitter)RT @drstevenkapp: Autistic people, neurodiversity supporters, friends, and ~relatives prefer identity-first language for autism. https://t.…
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Kristen Bottema-Beutel
@KristenBott (Twitter)RT @drstevenkapp: Autistic people, neurodiversity supporters, friends, and ~relatives prefer identity-first language for autism. https://t.…
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Rachel Rivera
@PsyRachelRivera (Twitter)RT @drstevenkapp: Autistic people, neurodiversity supporters, friends, and ~relatives prefer identity-first language for autism. https://t.…
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Ava Gurba (she/her)
@Ava_Nicole23 (Twitter)RT @drstevenkapp: Autistic people, neurodiversity supporters, friends, and ~relatives prefer identity-first language for autism. https://t.…
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Susie Hermaszewska
@susiehermi (Twitter)RT @drstevenkapp: Autistic people, neurodiversity supporters, friends, and ~relatives prefer identity-first language for autism. https://t.…
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Jemma Hill
@JemmaHill11 (Twitter)RT @drstevenkapp: Autistic people, neurodiversity supporters, friends, and ~relatives prefer identity-first language for autism. https://t.…
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Elaine Mcgreevy
@ElaineMcgreevy (Twitter)RT @drstevenkapp: Autistic people, neurodiversity supporters, friends, and ~relatives prefer identity-first language for autism. https://t.…
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Amy Pearson
@DrAmyPearson (Twitter)RT @drstevenkapp: Autistic people, neurodiversity supporters, friends, and ~relatives prefer identity-first language for autism. https://t.…
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Steven Kapp
@drstevenkapp (Twitter)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
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Dr Diana Tan (she/her)
@dianawtan22 (Twitter)RT @clinikids_au: First CliniKids Autism Research Journal Club for 2021! @dianawtan22 kicking us off with a great discussion on a recent Au…
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CliniKids
@clinikids_au (Twitter)First CliniKids Autism Research Journal Club for 2021! @dianawtan22 kicking us off with a great discussion on a recent Australian article by @zimon_b @OlgaTennison exploring preferences for identity and person first language in autism. Article here: https://t.co/voB8dFnG5w https://t.co/imtPkFXV5x
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Dr Jo Billington
@MsJoBillington (Twitter)@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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Karin Fox
@KarinFox (Twitter)RT @PaulWhiteleyPhD: @Rogue_Soc_Psych @PAInquisitor Pardon my interruption. Latest science on this topic: https://t.co/T7jETBt3yW "Ranked-m…
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Paul Whiteley
@PaulWhiteleyPhD (Twitter)@Rogue_Soc_Psych @PAInquisitor Pardon my interruption. Latest science on this topic: https://t.co/T7jETBt3yW "Ranked-means showed 'person on the autism spectrum' was the most preferred term overall." (N=198). Not everyone's cup 'o tea but for what it's worth...
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Ilse
@eternal_catbae (Twitter)RT @kelseyperrykkad: 198 Australian adults with a diagnosis of autism chose ‘Autistic’, ‘Person on the Autism Spectrum’, and ‘Autistic Pers…
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Bill J
@NeuroscienceUT (Twitter)RT @kelseyperrykkad: 198 Australian adults with a diagnosis of autism chose ‘Autistic’, ‘Person on the Autism Spectrum’, and ‘Autistic Pers…
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Carolyn Davison
@carolyn_guay (Twitter)RT @kelseyperrykkad: 198 Australian adults with a diagnosis of autism chose ‘Autistic’, ‘Person on the Autism Spectrum’, and ‘Autistic Pers…
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Jakob Hohwy
@hohwy (Twitter)RT @kelseyperrykkad: 198 Australian adults with a diagnosis of autism chose ‘Autistic’, ‘Person on the Autism Spectrum’, and ‘Autistic Pers…
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Anna Ciaunica @annaciaunica.bsky.social
@AnnaCiaunica (Twitter)RT @kelseyperrykkad: 198 Australian adults with a diagnosis of autism chose ‘Autistic’, ‘Person on the Autism Spectrum’, and ‘Autistic Pers…
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Dominika Radziun
@nikaradziun (Twitter)RT @kelseyperrykkad: 198 Australian adults with a diagnosis of autism chose ‘Autistic’, ‘Person on the Autism Spectrum’, and ‘Autistic Pers…
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Dimitris Bolis
@dimitrisbolis (Twitter)RT @kelseyperrykkad: 198 Australian adults with a diagnosis of autism chose ‘Autistic’, ‘Person on the Autism Spectrum’, and ‘Autistic Pers…
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Dr. Kelsey Perrykkad
@kelseyperrykkad (Twitter)198 Australian adults with a diagnosis of autism chose ‘Autistic’, ‘Person on the Autism Spectrum’, and ‘Autistic Person’ as the most preferred terms. 'Person with ASC/ASD/autism' terms ranked the most offensive overall. Though not everyone agreed. https://t.co/o0KyaBC28Y
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Rachel Jellett
@RachJPsych (Twitter)Our new @OlgaTennison paper looks at preference for #identityfirst or #personfirst language in #autism see: https://t.co/4l2v6QWGvJ
view full postMarch 1, 2020
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Dr Karen Bateson
@KarenJBateson (Twitter)RT @PaulWhiteleyPhD: "Ranked-means showed 'person on the autism spectrum' was the most preferred term overall." https://t.co/T7jETBt3yW N=1…
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Paul Whiteley
@PaulWhiteleyPhD (Twitter)"Ranked-means showed 'person on the autism spectrum' was the most preferred term overall." https://t.co/T7jETBt3yW N=198
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Marie Alkan
@Dr_MarieAlkan (Twitter)RT @autismcrisis: Diagnosed autistic adults "who prefer person-first terms tend to perceive identity-first terms negatively, and vice versa…
view full postFebruary 29, 2020
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I tweet anti-ND with Loud Hands
@autismgadfly (Twitter)Wow! even the journal of autism and developmental disorders publishes this stuff about identity first versus person first, wonder if valuable issues will ever be discussed: https://t.co/VufQ9ISHrG
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Nick Fears
@NickFears (Twitter)RT @autismcrisis: Diagnosed autistic adults "who prefer person-first terms tend to perceive identity-first terms negatively, and vice versa…
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松よしこ
@yosicco (Twitter)RT @autismcrisis: Diagnosed autistic adults "who prefer person-first terms tend to perceive identity-first terms negatively, and vice versa…
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Dr.Heather MacKenzie
@DrHeatherMacKen (Twitter)RT @autismcrisis: Diagnosed autistic adults "who prefer person-first terms tend to perceive identity-first terms negatively, and vice versa…
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Anna Rebowska
@anna_rebowska (Twitter)RT @autismcrisis: Diagnosed autistic adults "who prefer person-first terms tend to perceive identity-first terms negatively, and vice versa…
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Action for ASD
@Action4ASD (Twitter)https://t.co/7e3RVJMueo
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@draevans (Twitter)Some insist on “with autism” . Here is a silvery of #autistic ppl. https://t.co/Xo6uK3Zqdl
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sarah o'brien
@SarahMarieOB (Twitter)RT @autismcrisis: Diagnosed autistic adults "who prefer person-first terms tend to perceive identity-first terms negatively, and vice versa…
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democracy4all
@CrAPwematter (Twitter)RT @autismcrisis: Diagnosed autistic adults "who prefer person-first terms tend to perceive identity-first terms negatively, and vice versa…
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Gabriela Neuber
@GabrielaNeuber (Twitter)RT @autismcrisis: Diagnosed autistic adults "who prefer person-first terms tend to perceive identity-first terms negatively, and vice versa…
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Michelle Dawson
@autismcrisis (Twitter)Diagnosed autistic adults "who prefer person-first terms tend to perceive identity-first terms negatively, and vice versa"? https://t.co/f8Qr9iyFpO N=198 (age 18-71, N=58 males) Australian survey
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Abstract Synopsis
- Autistic Australian adults on the autism spectrum prefer identity-first language, such as "Autistic Person" or "on the autism spectrum," over person-first terminology, viewing autism as integral to their identity.
- Participants rated terms that emphasize autism as part of their identity as most preferred and least offensive, and their reasons reflect themes like acceptance of diversity and rejection of stigmatizing or medicalized language.
- The study underscores the need for inclusive conversations about language preferences to better respect individual identities within the autism community.
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