Thread: Hurtful word?
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Old Jul 18, 2013, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by BadGirlBlues View Post
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?
I have AS and personally, I use the word Aspie to describe myself. I like the word; describing myself as an Aspie gives me a sense of connection to a community of people like myself which after years of not feeling connected to anybody around me, is pretty comforting. I've not actually seen it used offensively, though that's not to say it doesn't happen.
Thanks for this!
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