Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
I recently had a discussion about using labels when describing people on the autism spectrum. Some of the people in the discussion felt strongly that labels are completely inappropriate. What do I mean by labels? People with autism are often described as being high-functioning vs low-function or mild vs severe. I will admit that I’m … Read More “Is it Wrong to Label People With Autism?” »
Is it wrong to describe a person with autism as high or low functioning? What about being severe or mild on the spectrum? I have encountered a number of people recently who find all such labels to be offensive, even describing it as “ableism.” What do we need to know about these labels? First, we … Read More “High Functioning, Low Functioning, Severe, Mild and Labels for Autism” »
We find that some people have more sympathy for us because our children are on the severe end of the spectrum. And if there is one thing you should know about autism, it is that it is a spectrum. People with autism can range from being intellectually impaired to being intellectually gifted. Because of the … Read More “Mild Autism Can Be More Challenging Than Severe Autism” »
