I don't like the term Aspie

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The Phoenix from the Ashes reminds me of a Butterfly emerging from his/her cocoon.

How's is it over in Delta Quadrant?

I believe Aspergians would be very much valued in Starfleet Academy.

A suggestion would be a Vulcan, not many of us in the population, logical thinking, think like spock.

Another would be no label at all, and if you ask what my problem is, it's not a problem, it's your problem because you asked.

Nope...not many Vulcans. But many people who are scientifically/logically-oriented. And who are able to face the stresses of Starfleet and of intergalactic service--humans!

I would say the same thing---if you ask about my problem, you have a problem.

You probably wouldn't be reminded so much of a butterfly
if you'd seen me either back in college or at a Star Trek Convention before 9/11.
I used to literally zap people with sparks flying from my fingertips,
whether I went by the name of "phoenix" in college
or Q in Star Trek fandom.
Nowadays, I've tamed down my practical joking ways because of the political climate ...
the world isn't as safe or innocent anymore,
and I need to be sensitive to that.

As far as the Delta Quadrant, I'm hanging around closer to Starfleet Headquarters these days,
have already handed out one Spirit of Adventure award to a worthy Captain
of an independent starship (club) back in January,
and am planning to hand out another such award this coming week
aboard a Starfleet starship (part of the club known as STARFLEET International)
on the occasion of its anniversary banquet.

So, you are expressing a musing interest in attending Starfleet Academy,
seeing that as somewhere you as an Aspergian would belong?

...

It would be cool to be a Starfleet Academy student.

I wonder if they give credits for life experience!

I just got tired of typing all those extra letters. Never had to use any term other than here or with a doctor.

I don't like "aspie" either and never use it. I seem to recall it as a slang name for a type of alpine horse at one point.
Plus unless people know about aspergers already, they often have no idea what "aspie" means and then I'm obliged to turn into an autism information booth. No.
I use autistic/autistics. It's clear what it means, most people understand it, and since they seem to be constantly redefining the terms of autism spectrum disorders, it saves having to change what you refer to yourself as all time.

Mm, the Delta Quadrant isn't so great, too many Borg for comfort, and those damn Kazon have been chasing me for twenty lightyears! As for aspies/Aspergians/spectrumites being accepted into Starfleet Academy, if the way the Voyager crew treated Seven of Nine (not including the Doctor and Captain Janeway) is any indication, it's likely we'd be equally misunderstood, disliked, and ridiculed there, so, not much different from the 21st century, sadly.

Concerning the thread topic, I prefer "aspie" because it's quick and easy, and I guess I don't really mind it being "cute" so much. I like to think it gives us a non-threatening vibe, so others will be less quick to assume violence or severely alienating behaviour on our part (not sure if it works though).

I like the term Autymatic. lol....just for fun reasons

I don't like the term aspie because of how it sounds. I also don't like the way Aspergian sounds. Spectrumite sounds like some type of rock or crystal. I don't mind autistic, but people assume that it means that one is severely autistic or like "Rain Man". I think that's pretty much what people think of when they hear "autistic", even though Kim Peek didn't actually have autism.

So I have no idea what to call myself. Weird? Eccentric?

I feel just the same - Aspie makes me feel like a cuddly toy. I don't find living with autism cuddly or cute - I find it challenging and sometimes difficult. For me the word 'Aspie' give the wrong impresssion. Like C2V I prefer 'autistic'.

How about neurovariant. Or you could not call yourself anything, and let the "NTs" or the "normies" be the ones with the label.

Neurovariant sounds cool. I'm sure that would confuse a lot of people, though. I usually just explain my behavior by telling people that I'm a nerd. They seem to get it (I guess). I'm always interested in the details of things, and analyzing everything, and using technical terms. So nerd is how I explain myself, although it's not really a full answer. They still think I'm weird though. Oh well.

I don't either for the same reasons as already mentioned. It sounds cutesy and self-flattering. And reminds me of the word "pixie". Nope. Not for pixies. If this is what I have, it isn't for pixies.

I prefer Aspergian or spectrumite. Most of the time though I cringe to use those words too and resort to saying ASD. Thinking about it now, that isn't from shame or embarrassment but more from a place of denial. Like separating myself from all the closeness of it by using a more formal term like ASD.

I don't really like the term 'Aspie' either for some reason. I can't put my finger on why, I simply don't like how it rings. I prefer your suggestion of Spectrumite, even though it reminds me of mites. My favourite one is neuro-varient or neuro-diverse, however impractical it may be in day to day life (no one would know what it meant).

Aspie is fine. Especially amongst each other in a support group, or in online community, because of its affectionate sound.

Aspergian is fine as well, but a little long.

"Person with aspergers" is far too long, and ponderous.

"Autistic" covers the whole autism spectrum so it isnt quite accurate for folks on just one part of the spectrum.

"Spectrumite" has the same problem. It also sounds like a new synthetic substance for counter tops.

The worst is "autist".

An 'autist' would be someone whom you would pay for front row seats to watch "be" autistic on command for your entertainment (like an artist, or an illusionist).