This is a wonderful and much-needed post! In it, the lovely author takes us through what exactly is a “function” label as applied to the Asperger’s/autism spectrum, why they’re inaccurate at best and harmful at worst, and they also debunk the persistent myths, objections, and protests we often hear in defense of “function” labels. To be clear, this fantastic post explains why these labels are bad and should not be used. In fact, we shouldn’t even be thinking inside this box or along these lines; this type of thinking (and vocabulary) are quickly falling out of favor, as well it should. It’s becoming passé, and it belongs in the past. Excellent read! I recommend following this blog 🙂 ❤
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Thank you for this very informative post. I have had issues with “functioning age labels” (being labeled as “functioning at the level of (arbitrary age under 18)”, despite the fact that I identify as an adult who sometimes needs support. You are correct in that arbitrary “functioning levels” fluctuate based on stress. Both functioning labels, and functioning age level labels need to be permanently retired. #EndFunctioningAgeLabels
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Hear hear!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. I’m definitely with you 😊. Age is arbitrary anyway 😉❤️. I mean, there are physical phenomena linked with age and aging, and those are good to be aware of, but as for brain/cognition/etc, who’s to say? Even the developmental “milestones” are extremely arbitrary and decided upon by imperfect humans 💙
I might be almost 40, but does that automatically mean that I should be putting my 30s away, cutting my hair short, and leaving alternative rock music behind? I don’t think so! 💜💙. You go, girl! #EndFunctioningAgabels indeed!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏽
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