Wiktionary:Word of the day/2026/June 18 - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
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on the spectrum phrase 🔊

  1. (autism, idiomatic, informal) Having autism spectrum disorder or exhibiting traits relating to or within the autism spectrum; autistic.

☞ Today is Autistic Pride Day, which recognizes the importance of pride for people with autism and its role in bringing about positive changes in society for them. It was established in 2005 by the campaigning group Aspies For Freedom on the birthday of the youngest member of the group at the time.

Illustration for on the spectrum

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The British autism activist and writer Siena Castellon with her book The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide: How to Grow Up Awesome and Autistic (2020).

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  • Ergoplato@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    6 days ago

    That’s the thing though. It’s ableism telling you that some struggle “more” when, in fact, we all struggle differently on the spectrum. Spectrum of presentations/expressions, not difficulties.