Autism rights movement
Autism rights movement
The Autism rights movement (pronunciation: /ˈɔːtɪzəm raɪts ˈmuːvmənt/) is a social movement that encourages autistic people, their caregivers and society to adopt a position of neurodiversity, accepting autism as a variation in functioning rather than a mental disorder to be cured.
Etymology
The term "Autism rights movement" is derived from the words "autism", a neurodevelopmental disorder, and "rights movement", referring to a collective effort to gain or secure rights. The term was coined in the early 21st century, as individuals with autism and their advocates began to fight for acceptance and rights.
Related Terms
- Neurodiversity: A concept where neurological differences are recognized and respected as any other human variation. These differences can include those labeled with Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Dyscalculia, Autistic Spectrum, Tourette Syndrome, and others.
- Autism: A developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior.
- Autism spectrum: A range of conditions classified as neurodevelopmental disorders in the DSM-5, published in 2013. Individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder must present two types of symptoms: Impaired social communication and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities.
- Self-advocacy: An individual's ability to effectively communicate, convey, negotiate or assert his or her own interests, desires, needs, and rights. It involves making informed decisions and taking responsibility for those decisions.
- Neurotypical: A term used by the autistic community to describe people who are not on the autism spectrum.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Autism rights movement
- Wikipedia's article - Autism rights movement
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