Tag: identity first
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Autism‐Related Language Preferences of English‐Speaking Individuals Across the Globe
This brand new open access research confirms broad autistic community preference for identity-first language and the words “autism”, “autistic”, and “neurodivergent”. …autistic people’s language preferences often result from deep reflection on discrimination, ableism, and their identity. …the term that was endorsed by the highest proportion of the participants was ‘Autistic person’ 79.5%, followed by ‘Neurodivergent…
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May 2022, so far, at Stimpunks: New Pages for the Website
We started a Research page that opens with a spicy assessment of the status quo of autism studies, “Facts, Fire, and Feels: Research-Storytelling from the Edges“. We started an Access page. There’s a subpage dedicated to Healthcare Access. There’s a subpage dedicated to Education Access. There’s a page for Interaction Access. And there’s a page…
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Identity Politics: A Healthy Love for Ourselves, Our Communities, and All People
We realize that the only people who care enough about us to work consistently for our liberation are us. Our politics evolve from a healthy love for ourselves, our sisters and our community which allows us to continue our struggle and work. This focusing upon our own oppression is embodied in the concept of identity…
