aspies
Neurologically atypical people
Aspies is informal slang for people with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism characterized by difficulty with social interaction and nonverbal communication, often alongside intense focus on specific interests.
The term is used both by those who identify with the condition and by others, though some find it reductive or dismissive: The aspies in our gaming group have encyclopedic knowledge of the lore.
Neurodevelopmental processing difference
- neurodivergentHaving atypical brain function
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- self-identificationClaiming an identity label
community · neurotype · label · terminology · self-advocacy · disclosure · traits · characteristics
Groups seeking policy influence
- hyperfocusIntense prolonged single-task concentration
- sensoryRelated to perception
- routinesEstablished sequences of actions
- stimmingRepetitive self-regulatory behavior
masking · literal thinking · pattern recognition · detail-oriented · infodumping · burnout · meltdowns · shutdowns
Venues for collective discourse
- onlineNetwork-connected state
- support groupsGatherings for shared struggles
- meetupsArranged social gatherings
- RedditSocial news aggregator
advocacy · peers · belonging · shared experiences · understanding · acceptance · networks · spaces
autism
Neurodevelopmental processing difference
- neurodivergentHaving atypical brain function
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
self-identification · community · neurotype · label · terminology · self-advocacy · disclosure · traits · characteristics · condition
special interests
Groups seeking policy influence
- hyperfocusIntense prolonged single-task concentration
- sensoryRelated to perception
- routinesEstablished sequences of actions
stimming · masking · literal thinking · pattern recognition · detail-oriented · infodumping · burnout · meltdowns · shutdowns · executive function
forums
Venues for collective discourse
- onlineNetwork-connected state
- support groupsGatherings for shared struggles
- meetupsArranged social gatherings
Reddit · advocacy · peers · belonging · shared experiences · understanding · acceptance · networks · spaces · allies