Yes, it's okay to say that. Even if people don't believe me. I have autism as well even though it's on the lower end

If you feel that terminology helps you better communicate your needs to people then yes, it is okay. People are always debating what terms are correct when it comes to dissability.

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I have autism too and I use terms like high functioning or mild autism to describe myself and some people find that offensive. But people don't understand me when I just say "I'm autistic" so frankly I'm gonna keep using the words that make it easier for others to understand my needs.

Whatever makes you feel comfortable

It’s outdated and offensive? Wait so what should one call it then? Apparently I’m on the spectrum and that’s what I have but the doc said it’s not called that anymore.

Hahaha! The DSM-V has labeled you autistic & you've told people that s***?! lol! Oh! Wtf? If you were once diagnosed with Ausperger's, I'd continue with that & it's not offensive. Having to convince someone you're autistic is offensive as hell. Stick with the DSM-IV-TR...

Yes

Of course.

If they don't believe you that's on them, people need to know that autism isn't the same for everyone

I guess so

That's because you're on a different area of the spectrum.