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Autistic supremacism, also referred to as Aspie supremacism (in reference to Asperger syndrome), is an ideological school of thought followed within certain segments of the autism community, suggesting that individuals formerly diagnosed with Asperger syndrome possess superior traits compared to both neurotypical individuals and other autistic people. The ideology has been criticized by disability researchers and members of the autism community for perpetuating harmful hierarchies within the community and potentially reinforcing broader discriminatory attitudes.