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.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions support the findings that identity-first language like 'Autistic' is preferred, reflecting agreement with the study’s conclusions.
InterestHigh interest
The social discussions show a high level of curiosity and focus on language preferences within the autism community, indicating strong interest.
EngagementHigh engagement
Participants actively cite specific research results, mention related articles, and debate terminology, demonstrating deep engagement.
ImpactModerate impact
The conversations highlight how language preferences influence perceptions and acceptance, suggesting a moderate to high impact on community awareness.
Abstract in brief
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.
Autistic people, neurodiversity supporters, friends, and ~relatives prefer identity-first language for autism.
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For related arguments see
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https://t.co/WHp7JiODlw
https://t.co/encIMoYnVx https://t.co/4WVj5odSVd
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
Feb 28, 2020 · 30 likes · 14 shares · 9,275 followersView post →
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Dr. Kelsey Perrykkad
@kelseyperrykkad · X
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
Mar 3, 2020 · 22 likes · 7 shares · 727 followersView post →
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CliniKids
@clinikids_au · X
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
Jan 19, 2021 · 13 likes · 2 shares · 606 followersView post →
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Paul Whiteley
@PaulWhiteleyPhD · X
"Ranked-means showed 'person on the autism spectrum' was the most preferred term overall." https://t.co/T7jETBt3yW N=198
Mar 1, 2020 · 5 likes · 1 share · 4,992 followersView post →
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Dr Jo Billington
@MsJoBillington · X
@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
Nov 25, 2020 · 2 likes · 7,780 followersView post →
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…
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…
May 17, 2023 · 1 like · 11,544 followersView post →
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Caroline Bowen, Speech-Language Pathologist
@speechwoman · X
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
Apr 7, 2023 · 1 like · 14,064 followersView post →
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….
May 15, 2022 · 1 like · 1,247 followersView post →
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Miguel Lois
@mlmlois · X
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.
@MrsArcticride @autist333 @commaficionado Think it's this one but you'll need to email author/have institutional access to read
https://t.co/OqVVk7f7OT
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
RT @clinikids_au: First CliniKids Autism Research Journal Club for 2021! @dianawtan22 kicking us off with a great discussion on a recent Au…
Jan 20, 2021 · 2 shares · 640 followersView post →
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CliniKids
@clinikids_au · X
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
Jan 19, 2021 · 13 likes · 2 shares · 606 followersView post →
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Dr Jo Billington
@MsJoBillington · X
@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
Nov 25, 2020 · 2 likes · 7,780 followersView post →
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Karin Fox
@KarinFox · X
RT @PaulWhiteleyPhD: @Rogue_Soc_Psych @PAInquisitor Pardon my interruption. Latest science on this topic: https://t.co/T7jETBt3yW "Ranked-m…
Mar 10, 2020 · 1 share · 1,286 followersView post →
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Paul Whiteley
@PaulWhiteleyPhD · X
@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...
Mar 10, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 4,992 followersView post →
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Ilse
@eternal_catbae · X
RT @kelseyperrykkad: 198 Australian adults with a diagnosis of autism chose ‘Autistic’, ‘Person on the Autism Spectrum’, and ‘Autistic Pers…
RT @kelseyperrykkad: 198 Australian adults with a diagnosis of autism chose ‘Autistic’, ‘Person on the Autism Spectrum’, and ‘Autistic Pers…
Mar 4, 2020 · 7 shares · 4,665 followersView post →
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Anna Ciaunica @annaciaunica.bsky.social
@AnnaCiaunica · X
RT @kelseyperrykkad: 198 Australian adults with a diagnosis of autism chose ‘Autistic’, ‘Person on the Autism Spectrum’, and ‘Autistic Pers…
Mar 4, 2020 · 7 shares · 13,980 followersView post →
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Dominika Radziun
@nikaradziun · X
RT @kelseyperrykkad: 198 Australian adults with a diagnosis of autism chose ‘Autistic’, ‘Person on the Autism Spectrum’, and ‘Autistic Pers…
Mar 4, 2020 · 7 shares · 1,863 followersView post →
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Dimitris Bolis
@dimitrisbolis · X
RT @kelseyperrykkad: 198 Australian adults with a diagnosis of autism chose ‘Autistic’, ‘Person on the Autism Spectrum’, and ‘Autistic Pers…
Mar 3, 2020 · 7 shares · 3,149 followersView post →
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Dr. Kelsey Perrykkad
@kelseyperrykkad · X
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
Mar 3, 2020 · 22 likes · 7 shares · 727 followersView post →
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Rachel Jellett
@RachJPsych · X
Our new @OlgaTennison paper looks at preference for #identityfirst or #personfirst language in #autism see: https://t.co/4l2v6QWGvJ
RT @PaulWhiteleyPhD: "Ranked-means showed 'person on the autism spectrum' was the most preferred term overall." https://t.co/T7jETBt3yW N=1…
Mar 1, 2020 · 1 share · 7,165 followersView post →
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Paul Whiteley
@PaulWhiteleyPhD · X
"Ranked-means showed 'person on the autism spectrum' was the most preferred term overall." https://t.co/T7jETBt3yW N=198
Mar 1, 2020 · 5 likes · 1 share · 4,992 followersView post →
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Marie Alkan
@Dr_MarieAlkan · X
RT @autismcrisis: Diagnosed autistic adults "who prefer person-first terms tend to perceive identity-first terms negatively, and vice versa…
Feb 29, 2020 · 14 shares · 273 followersView post →
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I tweet anti-ND with Loud Hands
@autismgadfly · X
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
Feb 29, 2020 · 1 like · 1,870 followersView post →
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Nick Fears
@NickFears · X
RT @autismcrisis: Diagnosed autistic adults "who prefer person-first terms tend to perceive identity-first terms negatively, and vice versa…
Feb 29, 2020 · 14 shares · 1,258 followersView post →
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松よしこ
@yosicco · X
RT @autismcrisis: Diagnosed autistic adults "who prefer person-first terms tend to perceive identity-first terms negatively, and vice versa…
Feb 29, 2020 · 14 shares · 3,819 followersView post →
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Dr.Heather MacKenzie
@DrHeatherMacKen · X
RT @autismcrisis: Diagnosed autistic adults "who prefer person-first terms tend to perceive identity-first terms negatively, and vice versa…
Feb 29, 2020 · 14 shares · 513 followersView post →
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Anna Rebowska
@anna_rebowska · X
RT @autismcrisis: Diagnosed autistic adults "who prefer person-first terms tend to perceive identity-first terms negatively, and vice versa…
Feb 29, 2020 · 14 shares · 2,760 followersView post →
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 · X
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 · X
RT @autismcrisis: Diagnosed autistic adults "who prefer person-first terms tend to perceive identity-first terms negatively, and vice versa…
Feb 28, 2020 · 14 shares · 72 followersView post →
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Michelle Dawson
@autismcrisis · X
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
Feb 28, 2020 · 30 likes · 14 shares · 9,275 followersView post →
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