What went wrong with the Autism jigsaw?



The National Autistic Society and the Autism Society of America have dropped the symbol, and the academic journal Autism also removed it from its cover. The North East Autism Society (NEAS) has also discontinued its use.

The shift away from the jigsaw puzzle piece stems from its problematic connotations. It has been criticized for implying that autistic people are incomplete or need to be "fixed". The puzzle piece has also been associated with Autism Speaks, a charity that has faced criticism for its approach to autism.

Many organizations have instead adopted the infinity symbol to represent autism. This symbol is seen as more inclusive and positive, representing the infinite diversity and potential of autistic individuals.

In summary, while the jigsaw puzzle piece was once a popular symbol of autism, its problematic history and connotations have led to its discontinuation by many organizations, with the infinity symbol becoming a more common and positive representation.

In view of the symbolic concerns the Autistic Caravan has dropped it's new symbol before it ever really got going despite it being so beautiful.

Stay tuned for then for our new design!




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