I’d like to start off by saying I have autism.
Many people - autistic and otherwise - have debated whether to refer to us as autistic people, or people with autism.
I’m aware that some people with autism prefer the former description, autistic people. Personally, I don’t mind either description. I’d guess most of us aren’t that bothered, although I don’t know for sure.
That being said, the latter description, people with autism, is widely considered to be more politically correct.
Neurotypical people will visit this community, and we don’t want to offend them by using the incorrect term to describe ourselves.
/s, by the way. Never let an NT tell you what to call yourself.
NTs, you can’t “be with” autism like how you can’t be with your own identity. But you can be with some sense and understanding, so please (although some NDs may disagree- in which case, well, we can’t tell them what they are lol, respect is needed here, so let them… have it I guess -[pun intended])