Functioning labels - Revision history

Vozcoe at 08:29, 17 October 2022

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	[[Category:Autistic paradigms and terminology]]		[[Category:Autistic paradigms and terminology]]

Glenn: /* Alternatives to the terms */

2022-09-07T10:54:57Z

Alternatives to the terms

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	The alternative to 'high-functioning' and 'low-functioning' is 'Autistic.'		The alternative to 'high-functioning' and 'low-functioning' is 'Autistic.'

	There's not ever a need to use such vague and arbitrary boxes, especially since two people in the same category ~~could~~ share ~~not~~ a single trait.		There's not ever a need to use such vague and arbitrary boxes, especially since two people in the same category might not share even a single trait.

	Whenever intending to talk about an autistic person's functions, use specifics.		Whenever intending to talk about an autistic person's functions, use specifics.

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	'''High-''' and '''low-functioning''' labels are an outdated form of classification of autism in individuals.		'''High-''' and '''low-functioning''' labels are an outdated form of classification of [[Autism\|autism]] in individuals.

	It was first used to describe the presence of intellectual disabilities (IQ), but has since, in the mainstream, been a term to describe how much a person's autism corresponds to the stereotypical idea of an autistic person (non-verbal, heavy usage of [[stimming]] and lack of [[masking]]).		It was first used to describe the presence of intellectual disabilities (IQ), but has since, in the mainstream, been a term to describe how much a person's autism corresponds to the [[Stereotypes\|stereotypical idea]] of an autistic person (non-verbal, heavy usage of [[Stimming\|stimming]] and lack of [[Masking\|masking]]).

	Of course, these terms (and the idea of autism existing on one-dimensional line from 'less' to 'more' autistic) are an artifact of autism research and labelling done by [[~~allism~~\|allistics]], with a focus on how well autistic people can fit into their standards (and, in general, how "palatable" they are), instead of accurately describing their experiences of being autistic.		Of course, these terms (and the idea of autism existing on one-dimensional line from 'less' to 'more' autistic) are an artifact of autism research and labelling done by [[Allism\|allistics]], with a focus on how well autistic people can fit into their standards (and, in general, how "palatable" they are), instead of accurately describing their experiences of being autistic.

	For that reason, both terms are seen in a bad light by some autistic communities, and have been discontinued.		For that reason, both terms are seen in a bad light by some autistic communities, and have been discontinued.
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	The issue mainly consists of a dismissal of the autistic person's struggles.		The issue mainly consists of a dismissal of the autistic person's struggles.

	People labelled 'high functioning' have an ability to behave "[[neurotypical]] enough," thus "can function within society." However, it doesn't account for invisible struggles the person doesn't let out, and the extreme consequences that come from intensive [[masking]].		People labelled 'high functioning' have an ability to behave "[[Neurotypical\|neurotypical]] enough," thus "can function within society." However, it doesn't account for invisible struggles the person doesn't let out, and the extreme consequences that come from intensive masking.

	This kind of expression of autism is often called [[Asperger syndrome]] (AS), a term that has been discontinued for medical diagnosis, but might still be seen around in places that haven't catched up to the latest autism research yet.		This kind of expression of autism is often called [[Asperger syndrome]] (AS), a term that has been discontinued for medical diagnosis, but might still be seen around in places that haven't catched up to the latest autism research yet.
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	Whenever intending to talk about an autistic person's functions, use specifics.		Whenever intending to talk about an autistic person's functions, use specifics.

			Some autistic people however prefer to use the terms ''low support needs'' and ''high support needs''.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

	* [[Deficit model]]		* [[Deficit model]]
			* [[The pathology paradigm]]

	[[Category:Autistic paradigms and terminology]]		[[Category:Autistic paradigms and terminology]]

Fochti: Removed a link to a Wikipedia article explaining what a one-dimensional line is

2022-08-23T21:41:55Z

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	It was first used to describe the presence of intellectual disabilities (IQ), but has since, in the mainstream, been a term to describe how much a person's autism corresponds to the stereotypical idea of an autistic person (non-verbal, heavy usage of [[stimming]] and lack of [[masking]]).		It was first used to describe the presence of intellectual disabilities (IQ), but has since, in the mainstream, been a term to describe how much a person's autism corresponds to the stereotypical idea of an autistic person (non-verbal, heavy usage of [[stimming]] and lack of [[masking]]).

	Of course, these terms (and the idea of autism existing on ~~a [[wikipedia:One-dimensional_space\|~~one-dimensional line]] from 'less' to 'more' autistic) are an artifact of autism research and labelling done by [[allism\|allistics]], with a focus on how well autistic people can fit into their standards (and, in general, how "palatable" they are), instead of accurately describing their experiences of being autistic.		Of course, these terms (and the idea of autism existing on one-dimensional line from 'less' to 'more' autistic) are an artifact of autism research and labelling done by [[allism\|allistics]], with a focus on how well autistic people can fit into their standards (and, in general, how "palatable" they are), instead of accurately describing their experiences of being autistic.

	For that reason, both terms are seen in a bad light by some autistic communities, and have been discontinued.		For that reason, both terms are seen in a bad light by some autistic communities, and have been discontinued.

Fire Eider: Added in a link to Allism/allistic page

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	It was first used to describe the presence of intellectual disabilities (IQ), but has since, in the mainstream, been a term to describe how much a person's autism corresponds to the stereotypical idea of an autistic person (non-verbal, heavy usage of [[stimming]] and lack of [[masking]]).		It was first used to describe the presence of intellectual disabilities (IQ), but has since, in the mainstream, been a term to describe how much a person's autism corresponds to the stereotypical idea of an autistic person (non-verbal, heavy usage of [[stimming]] and lack of [[masking]]).

	Of course, these terms (and the idea of autism existing on a [[wikipedia:One-dimensional_space\|one-dimensional line]] from 'less' to 'more' autistic) are an artifact of autism research and labelling done by allistics, with a focus on how well autistic people can fit into their standards (and, in general, how "palatable" they are), instead of accurately describing their experiences of being autistic.		Of course, these terms (and the idea of autism existing on a [[wikipedia:One-dimensional_space\|one-dimensional line]] from 'less' to 'more' autistic) are an artifact of autism research and labelling done by [[allism\|allistics]], with a focus on how well autistic people can fit into their standards (and, in general, how "palatable" they are), instead of accurately describing their experiences of being autistic.

	For that reason, both terms are seen in a bad light by some autistic communities, and have been discontinued.		For that reason, both terms are seen in a bad light by some autistic communities, and have been discontinued.

Fochti at 12:59, 23 August 2022

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	Whenever intending to talk about an autistic person's functions, use specifics.		Whenever intending to talk about an autistic person's functions, use specifics.

			== See also ==

			* [[Deficit model]]

	[[Category:Autistic paradigms and terminology]]		[[Category:Autistic paradigms and terminology]]

ZoeB: Imported from uppercase article

2022-08-23T12:27:43Z

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'''High-''' and '''low-functioning''' labels are an outdated form of classification of autism in individuals.

It was first used to describe the presence of intellectual disabilities (IQ), but has since, in the mainstream, been a term to describe how much a person's autism corresponds to the stereotypical idea of an autistic person (non-verbal, heavy usage of [[stimming]] and lack of [[masking]]).

Of course, these terms (and the idea of autism existing on a [[wikipedia:One-dimensional_space|one-dimensional line]] from 'less' to 'more' autistic) are an artifact of autism research and labelling done by allistics, with a focus on how well autistic people can fit into their standards (and, in general, how "palatable" they are), instead of accurately describing their experiences of being autistic.

For that reason, both terms are seen in a bad light by some autistic communities, and have been discontinued.

== Issues with "High Functioning" ==

The issue mainly consists of a dismissal of the autistic person's struggles.

People labelled 'high functioning' have an ability to behave "[[neurotypical]] enough," thus "can function within society." However, it doesn't account for invisible struggles the person doesn't let out, and the extreme consequences that come from intensive [[masking]].

This kind of expression of autism is often called [[Asperger syndrome]] (AS), a term that has been discontinued for medical diagnosis, but might still be seen around in places that haven't catched up to the latest autism research yet.

== Issues with "Low Functioning" ==

The issue mainly consists of a dismissal of the autistic person's capacity.

People labelled 'low functioning' don't express an ability to behave "[[Neurotypical|neurotypical]] enough," and might have 'learning disabilities', thus "can't function within society." However, the measure of functioning applied may be unfair (unreasonable or unnecessarily neurotypical standards), and, the difficulties faced by the person might be a result of an [[Ableism|ableist]] environment:

* Lack of accommodations
* Overly-enforced neurotypical behaviour
* Allistic oriented teaching

Being perceived as 'lower functioning' than usual often leads to infantilization, loss of perceived ability, loss of autonomy.

== Alternatives to the terms ==

The alternative to 'high-functioning' and 'low-functioning' is 'Autistic.'

There's not ever a need to use such vague and arbitrary boxes, especially since two people in the same category could share not a single trait.

Whenever intending to talk about an autistic person's functions, use specifics.

[[Category:Autistic paradigms and terminology]]