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> "treatment of neurological diseases ranging from autism to Alzheimer’s" It upsets me that the author keep referring autism as a disease. A high functioning a

> "treatment of neurological diseases ranging from autism to Alzheimer’s" It upsets me that the author keep referring autism as a disease. A high functioning autistic would be very offended if you say that their way of thinking is a disease. Note to the downvoters: A developmental range of disorders is not a disease. If you don't agree you are invited to comment.

proksoup 11y ago
That is true, offense does come easy. Ableism and this article comes to mind http://www.autistichoya.com/p/ableist-words-and-terms-to-avoid.html http://www.autistichoya.com/p/ableist-words-and-terms-to-avo... (that their* way of thinking)
- pmelendez 11y ago
  Thanks! I just fixed the typo. The article looks very interesting too.
- what-no-tests 11y ago
  TIL "DoucheCanoe"
snowwrestler 11y ago
"Disease" is commonly used as a catch-all word for any malfunctioning of the body, including of the brain. For example if you click the medical definition (3rd bullet) on this page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disorder http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disorder It jumps you to an anchor on the Disease page. So: even if it offends you, it is not incorrect usage. I did not downvote you.
- pmelendez 11y ago
  When you visit the link you would see: >"The term disorder is often considered more value-neutral and less stigmatizing than the terms disease or illness, and therefore is a preferred terminology in some circumstances" Also, regarding mental disorders the link says: "In mental health, the term mental disorder is used as a way of acknowledging the complex interaction of biological, social, and psychological factors in psychiatric conditions." And the wikipedia entry even touch the point I was referring to: "On the other hand, by emphasizing the medical nature of the condition, this term (disease) is sometimes rejected, such as by proponents of the autism rights movement." Finally the link starts the section with this phrase: "In many cases, terms such as disease, disorder, morbidity and illness are used interchangeably.[3] ##There are situations however when specific terms are considered preferable.##" (emphasis is mine)

proksoup 11y ago

That is true, offense does come easy. Ableism and this article comes to mind http://www.autistichoya.com/p/ableist-words-and-terms-to-avoid.html http://www.autistichoya.com/p/ableist-words-and-terms-to-avo... (that their* way of thinking)

pmelendez 11y ago
Thanks! I just fixed the typo. The article looks very interesting too.
what-no-tests 11y ago
TIL "DoucheCanoe"

snowwrestler 11y ago

"Disease" is commonly used as a catch-all word for any malfunctioning of the body, including of the brain. For example if you click the medical definition (3rd bullet) on this page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disorder http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disorder It jumps you to an anchor on the Disease page. So: even if it offends you, it is not incorrect usage. I did not downvote you.

pmelendez 11y ago
When you visit the link you would see: >"The term disorder is often considered more value-neutral and less stigmatizing than the terms disease or illness, and therefore is a preferred terminology in some circumstances" Also, regarding mental disorders the link says: "In mental health, the term mental disorder is used as a way of acknowledging the complex interaction of biological, social, and psychological factors in psychiatric conditions." And the wikipedia entry even touch the point I was referring to: "On the other hand, by emphasizing the medical nature of the condition, this term (disease) is sometimes rejected, such as by proponents of the autism rights movement." Finally the link starts the section with this phrase: "In many cases, terms such as disease, disorder, morbidity and illness are used interchangeably.[3] ##There are situations however when specific terms are considered preferable.##" (emphasis is mine)