pawl
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The 'correct terminology' is autism spectrum disorder. But... parents or grandparents of autistic people do not get to decide how actually autistic people refer to themselves. I'm sure that your granddaughter is or will be able to decide how she wishes to refer to herself.
In case anyone isn't aware, the legacy of Hans Asperger is problematic due to his links with Nazi eugenics. Many autistic people do not wish to be associated with his name. OTOH, many do not have a problem and refer to themselves as having Asperger's or as Aspies. Also Autistics, Austists or Auties. It's their choice.
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I have no problem if the person makes the decision themselves to use the terminology you describe What I don’t like is others imposing terminology on them that they may object to My first name is David I don’t object to be called Dave I have frequently been asked what I prefer My mother would spin in her grave if she knew I can hear her now saying that’s the name you were christened with.