aspie
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- noun
- /ˈæspaɪ/
- Jargon
- Another parent shared, "My son is on the Aspie Asperger's syndrome side, so he's high-functioning and intelligent."
Examples
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Well, I'm a big metal fan, and a good friend of mine who is also an aspie is as well.
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I like being an Aspie.
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I am a diagnosed aspie, and so is my daughter.
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I will now list some of the traits of an Aspie.
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I appreciate having an explanation for myself, and I don't mind at all being an Aspie.
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I've never enjoyed calling myself an aspie, but a bunch of doctor-types have.
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My unofficial aspie husband can think in flowcharts when he is programming.
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I wouldn't stress about it too much; you sound like an articulate and intelligent young Aspie.
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Many people in the autism community affectionately identify as aspies.
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As an aspie, I have a unique perspective on social interactions.
Synonyms
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A person who has a brain condition that affects how they talk, understand, and behave
Surface Forms
Morphology
aspie = Asperger (transparent) = asperger + ie
A colloquial clipped/diminutive form derived from 'Asperger', so the meaning is directly recoverable by learners who know the syndrome term.
Etymology
Aspie is a short, informal form of Asperger and is often used affectionately within the autism community to mean 'a person with Asperger's'. It is usually a self-name rather than a formal medical term.