.... is it actually Unacceptable (other than being politically incorrect)?
I don't use the 'r word', call things that are rubbish 'gay' or use the 'n word' or 'spastic or any of those.
2007-05-06 15:41:40 · 7 answers · asked by swelwynemma 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
LOL Nice answer, n4mwd!
Very true for many XP.... I don't like offending people, but it's so hard to tell what IS acceptable these days and what isn't (So much political correctness around it's untrue!)
2007-05-08 04:05:03 · update #1
I don't see why it is unaccepatable it is only an abbreviation after all.
2007-05-06 16:29:59 · answer #1 · answered by mamalazzzarou 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can refer to yourself as anything you like - but you should be aware that other people may be offended at being called 'Aspie' and that many people will not know what you mean, as it's not a usual abbreviation. There is a lot of current debate about whether it's preferable to say 'A person with a disability' (argument for this - the individual is a person first') or 'a disabled person' ( disabled by society, not an attribute of the person) and some people are offended if you say the one that they don't approve of; so it's a minefield out there. My instinct tells me that you are unwise to use the term about others unless you are really sure that they don't mind.
2007-05-07 06:58:02 · answer #2 · answered by Sage 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have a son with Asperger's. He's only 9 so I wouldn't start calling him 'Aspie'. I think it's great that you call yourself that though. To me, it shows others that you have no problem with it so they shouldn't either. I have two other sons that are Dyslexic, one with attention deficit, both are extremely bright, as is my son with Asperger's. I have trouble working out which 'disability' to credit for this brightness!
2007-05-13 05:28:03 · answer #3 · answered by cananddo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What you call yourself is nodody's business but yours.
What people in the same group call each other is just fine if they are happy with it.
The only problem I see is when people call themselves things which are negative. Over time this can result in them having a negative image of themselves. We should always be kind to ourselves.
As to political correctness - to Hell with it!
Jon C
2007-05-07 01:02:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it might be more PC than saying "suffering" from Asperger's because some people don't think they "suffer" from it and that it is a gift.It is shorter than saying the person with asperger's.
2007-05-10 17:39:14 · answer #5 · answered by Me Encanta Espanol 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can refer to yourself anyway you choose! There is no such thing as Political and correct. They dont go together! like American Military Intelligence!
Don't worry, be happy!
2007-05-13 11:57:40 · answer #6 · answered by Muleman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not unacceptable as you have asperger's. It would be unacceptable if anyone else used it to be unkind to you. I suppose it's the context you use it in.
2007-05-07 06:53:47 · answer #7 · answered by corriecorka 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋