Disclosure: I myself am bipolar, and di not have children on the autism spectrum.

I seem to see the term "aspie" used in a mocking manner other places on the internet to me, this seems like such a belittling term.

How do those of you on the spectrum or with loved ones, feel about this?

What would be a proper thing to say to people using this term, if this is indeed offensive and I am not just being sensitive?