Veralteter Begriff „tiefgreifendes Asperger-Syndrom“: Personenbezogene ASD-Sprache verwenden

“Profound Asperger's” is an outdated, stigmatizing term. Since DSM-5 (2013), Asperger's Syndrome is subsumed under Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with severity levels (1–3) based on support needs.

• Level 1: Requiring support (formerly Asperger's/high-functioning).
• Level 2: Requiring substantial support.
• Level 3: Requiring very substantial support (formerly “profound/severe”).

Use person-first or identity-first language per individual preference: “autistic person” or “person with autism.” Avoid functioning labels; describe specific support needs instead.