Is Autism a disability or an identity? Does it have to be one or the other? How can a diagnosable ‘disorder’ defined by deficits in a range of criteria be an identity? What is an identity anyway? To be objective and scientific, it’s easy to overlook the human side of autism. In this video, we will go beyond the diagnostic criteria and explore the significance and complexities of these labels to determine when they are appropriate in the context of real personal experiences within the community.