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Aspieness en · NOUN

Etymology

From Aspie + -ness.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) The condition or quality of being an Aspie.
    • However, if you can fully accept your “Aspieness” and embrace both your gifts as well as your social limitations, you can then strive for excellence using your strengths rather than covering up your weaknesses. 2009, Nick Dubin, Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety: A Guide to Successful Stress Management, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, →ISBN, page 25:
    • Stimming is another component of my Aspieness. 2006, Jeff, "The Salesman", in Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non-verbal Learning Disability: Stories and Strategies, Jessica Kingsley Publishers (2004), page 120
    • While I never shunned my Aspieness, I tried to be clever about how and when to let my AS out and about. 2014, Lianne Holliday Willey, Pretending to be Normal: Living with Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder): Expanded Edition, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, →ISBN, page 135: