Autism Association Annual Report 2023

Respondents

Preferred terminology terminology

73 % of respondents were parents, family members or carers.

63 % preferred person with Autism or did not have a preference

30 % preferred Autistic

Autism Association of Western Australia - Annual Report 2023

27 % of respondents were Autistic individuals/ individuals with Autism.

7 % responded other

As a result of this, we will use both person-first language and identity-first language to recognise the preferences that exist. When speaking to individuals, we recommend asking which language they would prefer you to use and adjusting accordingly.

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