re: #911 Talking Point Detective

I “know” it because I have worked with students who were writing scientific journal articles on diabetes.

And? How does that mean it’s standard? Did someone tell you it was, or..?

Yes, I know that the article I cited agrees with you. I don’t feel a need to be “right” or “wrong” on this issue. In fact, I think that there is no “right” or “wrong.”

The article also expressed more deference on the issue than you’re doing.

Deference to what or who?

If you need a scientific poll to consider altering your language, so be it. If you have looked at the issue and don’t want to alter your language, so be it.

If I meet a significant number of autistic people who care about it, I’ll alter my language. If I meet just one, I’ll alter my language when talking to him or her.

Will you consider altering your language in light of my position, that avoiding the terminology is actually detrimental?