Autigender flag
Alternate autigender flag by pinkdoves
Autigender, also known as autisgender or autismgender, is a neurogender identity in which one feels that their gender is connected to their autism. Because those with autism may have difficulty understanding societal interactions, this can change their understanding of gender, making it difficult to describe. This gender is exclusive to people with autism.
There are many different ways autigender can be experienced. It may involve thinking of gender as a social concept created by allistics that can be hard for autistic people to understand. It could also have to do with autistic people being more likely to be transgender. Autigender can have to do with autistic people being expected to take on different gender roles. Autistic people can have unique struggles when coming out and transitioning.[1]
This isn't autism as a gender. It isn't made to disrespect autistic people, it's for autistic people.
Subsets[]
- Autigirl
- Autiboy
- Autienby
- Autixenby[1]
History[]
Autigender was coined by Tumblr users autismgender and esperancegirl on or before August 25th, 2014. [2]
Flags[]
The autigender flag features five stripes, varying from a medium-light green to dark green. There is a black infinity sign on the flag, which is a symbol for neurogenders.
The alternate autigender pride flag features, from top to bottom, purple, cyan, lime green, orange, and light red stripes. There is a white infinity sign on this version. This flag was created by Tumblr user pinkdoves.[Citation needed]