Symbols of Autism - Revision history

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	[[Category:Neurotype and disability symbols]]		[[Category:Neurotype and disability symbols]]

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	== ~~Rainbow-colored infinity symbol~~ ==		== Infinity symbols ==

	[[File:Logo.png\|100px]] [[File:Gold infinity.png\|100px]]		[[File:Logo.png\|100px]] [[File:Gold infinity.png\|100px]]

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	The rainbow-colored infinity symbol signifies the infinite diversity in the ways Autism presents itself.		The rainbow-colored infinity symbol signifies the infinite diversity in the ways Autism presents itself.


	The gold infinity symbol signifies autism acceptance. The first two letters of autism are "Au", the chemical symbol for gold.		The gold infinity symbol signifies autism acceptance. The first two letters of autism are "Au", the chemical symbol for gold.

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	~~:: puzzle piece is from pexels.com . Their license allows this use~~
	~~:: ribbon is from freepik.com . See the file for complete license info~~
	~~:: I made the blue and rainbow swatches~~
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	People use a variety of '''images to symbolize autism'''. A person might wear this symbol or have it as a bumper sticker or otherwise displayed to indicate that the user is autistic, is closely related to or has a strong relationship with an autistic person, or otherwise supports the autistic community. These symbols are also frequently found in works related to autism, such as this very wiki		People use a variety of '''images to symbolize autism'''. A person might wear this symbol or have it as a bumper sticker or otherwise displayed to indicate that the user is autistic, is closely related to or has a strong relationship with an autistic person, or otherwise supports the autistic community. These symbols are also frequently found in works related to autism, such as this very wiki

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	== Rainbow-colored infinity symbol ==		== Rainbow-colored infinity symbol ==

	[[File:Logo.png\|100px]]		[[File:Logo.png\|100px]] [[File:Gold infinity.png\|100px]]

	The rainbow-colored infinity symbol signifies the infinite diversity in the ways Autism presents itself.		The rainbow-colored infinity symbol signifies the infinite diversity in the ways Autism presents itself.

	Many in the Autistic community advocate the use of ~~this~~ symbol over the traditional jigsaw puzzle piece.<ref>[https://www.askautism.org/blog/thedebate The Debate]</ref>
			The gold infinity symbol signifies autism acceptance. The first two letters of autism are "Au", the chemical symbol for gold.

			Many in the Autistic community advocate the use of these symbol over the traditional jigsaw puzzle piece.<ref>[https://www.askautism.org/blog/thedebate The Debate]</ref>

	== Ribbon ==		== Ribbon ==

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	A single piece from a jigsaw puzzle or a few pieces put together. The symbol of [[Autism Speaks]]. It is meant to signify the complexity of the autism spectrum.		A single piece from a jigsaw puzzle or a few pieces put together. The symbol of [[Autism Speaks]]. It is meant to signify the complexity of the autism spectrum.

	Many in the [[Autistic community]] find this symbol offensive, stating that it implies something is missing in an autistic brain or that autism is a problem to be solved.<ref>https://neuroclastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Heres-Why-Most-Autistic-People-Hate-the-Puzzle-Piece-Symbol.pdf Here's Why Most Autistic People Hate the Puzzle		Many in the [[Autistic community]] find this symbol offensive, stating that it implies something is missing in an autistic brain or that autism is a problem to be solved.<ref>[https://neuroclastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Heres-Why-Most-Autistic-People-Hate-the-Puzzle-Piece-Symbol.pdf Here's Why Most Autistic People Hate the Puzzle
	Piece Symbol</ref>		Piece Symbol]</ref>

	== Rainbow-colored infinity symbol ==		== Rainbow-colored infinity symbol ==

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	Autism Speaks has advocated that people wear blue to indicate support of autistic people. However, many autistic people do not want Autism ~~speaks~~ to represent them. So other colors, including gold, red, taupe, and purple, have been offered as alternatives,<ref>[https://embrace-autism.com/reclaiming-blue-for-autism/ Reclaiming Blue for Autism]</ref> in addition to the ubiquitous rainbow.		Autism Speaks has advocated that people wear blue to indicate support of autistic people. However, many autistic people do not want Autism Speaks to represent them. So other colors, including gold, red, taupe, and purple, have been offered as alternatives,<ref>[https://embrace-autism.com/reclaiming-blue-for-autism/ Reclaiming Blue for Autism]</ref> in addition to the ubiquitous rainbow.

	== References ==		== References ==

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	:: puzzle piece is from pexels.com . Their license allows this use		:: puzzle piece is from pexels.com . Their license allows this use
			:: ribbon is from freepik.com . See the file for complete license info
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	== Ribbon ==		== Ribbon ==
			[[File:ribbon.png\|75px]]

	In accord with other ribbons symbolizing other conditions, the autism awareness ribbon is an illustration of multiply-colored jigsaw puzzle pieces. As stated before, many in the autistic community find this offensive.		In accord with other ribbons symbolizing other conditions, the autism awareness ribbon is an illustration of multiply-colored jigsaw puzzle pieces. As stated before, many in the autistic community find this offensive.
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	== Colors ==		== Colors ==
	[[File:blue.png\|35px]]		[[File:blue.png\|35px]]

	[[File:rainbow.png\|100px]]		[[File:rainbow.png\|100px]]

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	== Colors ==		== Colors ==
			[[File:blue.png\|35px]]
			[[File:rainbow.png\|100px]]

	Autism Speaks has advocated that people wear blue to indicate support of autistic people. However, many autistic people do not want Autism speaks to represent them. So other colors, including gold, red, taupe, and purple, have been offered as alternatives,<ref>[https://embrace-autism.com/reclaiming-blue-for-autism/ Reclaiming Blue for Autism]</ref> in addition to the ubiquitous rainbow.		Autism Speaks has advocated that people wear blue to indicate support of autistic people. However, many autistic people do not want Autism speaks to represent them. So other colors, including gold, red, taupe, and purple, have been offered as alternatives,<ref>[https://embrace-autism.com/reclaiming-blue-for-autism/ Reclaiming Blue for Autism]</ref> in addition to the ubiquitous rainbow.

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	{{Comment\|This should have more images!		{{Comment\|This should have more images!
	: We need to be careful about copyright issues.		: We need to be careful about copyright issues.
			:: puzzle piece is from pexels.com . Their license allows this use
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