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Person First and Identity First Language for Autistic Individuals/Individuals with Autism

In a survey of 728 autistic individuals/individuals with autism and autistic community stakeholders (allistics including: parents, family members, friends, professionals, and those with no interaction with autistic individuals) it was found autistic adults preferred to self-identify with identity first-language with 87% of surveyed autistic adults preferring identityfirst language. Whereas, professionals, allistic friends, allistic non-parent family members, and individuals with no connection to an autistic individual preferred to use person-first language for autistic individuals/individuals with autism.

However since a significant minority of individuals with autism preferred person first language (13%) it is still suggestedpeople ask what an individuals preference is.

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Updated 2023-07-09

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