Contents

  1. Introduction to the Autism Strategy
  2. Context to the Autism Strategy
  3. Autism in Bexley
  4. National context
  5. Our approach to the Autism Strategy
  6. Our language
  7. Our vision and priorities
  8. How we will achieve our Autism Strategy
  9. Appendix A: Action plan priorities

6. Our language

We know that the language used when talking about autism and autistic people is still evolving and that it can be a matter of personal preference.

However, for the purposes of this strategy we have used the recommended language from the National Autistic Society so refer to people who have autism as autistic people. Although some people may still use terms such as Aspergers or high functioning autism we will talk of the autism spectrum.

However, as part of our strategy we want to continue the conversation with local people to develop a better understanding, and use of, a shared language when talking about autism in Bexley.