Question for other autistics!
Do you prefer identity-first language or person-first language?
Identity-first = Autistic person
Person-first = Person with autism
The reason I ask this is so I can use your preferred term for autism when referring to you guys.
Personally, I prefer identity-first language because it makes me feel like my autism isn’t being put after my person.
For me, autism is a part, if not most, of my identity.
It is crucial for me that I put my autism first as well, to avoid situations where I get overwhelmed.
After all, I know myself better than anyone else does, right?
