Autism Language and Identity
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What was the unexpected preference found among Dutch-speaking autistic adults and parents of children with autism?

  • For PFL over IFL (correct)
  • For both IFL and PFL equally
  • For IFL over PFL
  • No preference for either IFL or PFL

    • What percentage of parents preferred PFL over IFL?

  • 82.5% (correct)
  • 90%
  • 95%
  • 75%

    • Which of the following was a predictor of a preference for IFL compared to PFL in autistic adults?

  • Younger age, more autistic traits, and a higher intellectual ability (correct)
  • Older age
  • Fewer autistic traits
  • Lower intellectual ability

    • What was a possible explanation for the contrasting results between this study and previous studies in English-speaking countries?

    <p>Language differences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was found in a previous study in a Spanish-speaking sample?

    <p>A preference for PFL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may be an explanation for the derogatory use of some IFL options in the Dutch language?

    <p>The derogatory use of the term 'autist'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may explain why individuals with higher IQ's showed a relatively stronger preference for IFL?

    <p>Being more actively involved in social media and online fora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Han et al. (2022) conclude in their systematic review of experienced stigma?

    <p>There is a tension between societal perceptions and self-perceptions of autistic individuals with above-average intellectual ability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why may individuals with more autistic traits have a relatively stronger IFL preference?

    <p>Because they are more inclined to endorse autistic traits on a questionnaire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Bury et al. (2020) find in their study?

    <p>Individuals with more autistic traits have a relatively stronger IFL preference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may have influenced the results of the study?

    <p>The use of PFL on the Netherlands Autism Register website</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a limitation of this study?

    <p>The number and type of options for participants to choose from were limited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key message of the study findings?

    <p>Language and culture may impact the preference for IFL or PFL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended for future studies?

    <p>Using more objective tests of intelligence and autistic traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the Dutch Calvinist tradition?

    <p>Emphasis on modesty, soberness and conformity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might the term 'identity-first language' not be the most adequate term?

    <p>Because both proponents of IFL and PFL regard autism as a vital part of their identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible explanation for the PFL preference in the Dutch sample?

    <p>Cultural norms emphasizing modesty, soberness and conformity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Kenny et al. (2016) study differ from the present study in terms of question format?

    <p>It allowed participants to select multiple terms from a list</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the participants asked to do in the Bury et al. (2020) study?

    <p>They were asked to rate their preference for and offensiveness of six different terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might the preference for PFL be stronger among parents?

    <p>Because professionals and Facebook pages often communicate about autism to parents using PFL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the preferences of the younger adult participants in the study?

    <p>They are more likely to prefer IFL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is associated with an IFL preference according to Kapp et al. (2013)?

    <p>Awareness of the neurodiversity movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of the study's sample of parents?

    <p>The age range of the parents was limited (29-58 years old)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be a reason for the stronger PFL preference among parents compared to autistic adults?

    <p>Professionals and Facebook pages often communicate about autism to parents using PFL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the reasons for the language preferences in autistic individuals with higher IQs?

    <p>Societal expectations and treatment of autistic individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might contribute to the development of an autism-related identity and a stronger IFL preference?

    <p>Questions and stigma about autism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be a limitation of the study's design?

    <p>The study did not provide identical word options to previous studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be another limitation of the study?

    <p>The Netherlands Autism Register's exclusive use of PFL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be a potential variable of interest for further study?

    <p>Experiences of stigmatization and discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be a methodological explanation for the association between autistic traits and IFL preference?

    <p>Individuals with an IFL preference are more likely to endorse autistic traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be a consequence of the tension between societal perceptions and self-perceptions of autistic individuals with above-average intellectual ability?

    <p>They may conceal their autism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key finding of the study regarding the preference for IFL and PFL among autistic individuals?

    <p>A majority of autistic individuals preferred PFL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should guide the choice between PFL and IFL, according to the study's findings?

    <p>The majority preference of autistic individuals and their families</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language is characterized by syntax where adjectives precede the noun?

    <p>Dutch &amp; English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a characteristic of the IFL term 'autist' in the Dutch language?

    <p>It was associated with derogatory connotations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which demographic factors were associated with a stronger preference for IFL among autistic adults?

    <p>More autistic traits &amp; younger age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of parents preferred the term 'person with autism' over 'autistic person'?

    <p>82.5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which language was a previous study conducted that found a PFL preference among non-autistic adults?

    <p>Spanish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might make it difficult for individuals with autism to express their unique identity in the Dutch culture?

    <p>The cultural norms of modesty and conformity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible reason for the difference in outcomes between this study and previous studies?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might the term 'autism-first language' be a more fitting alternative to 'identity-first language'?

    <p>Because both proponents of IFL and PFL may regard autism as a vital part of their identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might influence the preference for PFL among parents?

    <p>How professionals or Facebook pages commonly communicate about autism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who do autistic self-advocates on social media attract?

    <p>Other autistic people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be a reason for the stronger IFL preference among younger adults?

    <p>Their level of involvement in the neurodiversity movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible explanation for the PFL preference in the Dutch sample?

    <p>The cultural norms of modesty and conformity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the Dutch sample in this study?

    <p>They were enrolled years prior to the current study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be a difference between the Kenny et al. (2016) study and the present study?

    <p>The question format and answering options</p> Signup and view all the answers

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