No It Doesn't make me a Nazi to Say 'I'm not autistic'

What if the one label that finally made your life make sense... was erased overnight?For millions of adults diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, that's exactly what happened. Once recognized as a distinct neurocognitive identity, Asperger's was eliminated from the DSM-5 in 2013 - replaced with the vague and all-encompassing term Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In the name of inclusivity, an identity was lost. For those it once described, the result has been not unity, but confusion, misrepresentation, and diagnostic invisibility.In No - It Doesn't make me a Nazi to Say 'I'm not autistic', author Jaydan Mercer delivers a courageous and deeply personal exploration of what it means to live with the former Asperger's profile in a world that no longer recognizes it. Drawing from lived experience, historical research, and cultural critique, Mercer introduces the Neurodivergent Variance Profile (NVP) - a proposed framework to preserve the unique traits, needs, and challenges of those who never fit the classic autism narrative.But this book is about more than just diagnostic categories. It delves into: - The emotional impact of losing a meaningful identity- The collapse of precision in neurodivergent classification- The dangers of law enforcement misinterpretation, including flawed practices like the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test- The failure of healthcare and workplace systems to provide appropriate supports- The difficulty of obtaining accommodations when your diagnosis doesn't match visible expectations- The role of online activism in distorting neurodivergent representationProfessionals working in human resources, education, healthcare, and law enforcement will find critical insights into how neurodivergent individuals - especially those with NVP traits - are often overlooked, mislabeled, or underserved by institutional systems. This is essential reading for anyone seeking to support inclusion with nuance, accuracy, and respect.Whether you're an adult who suspects you might be neurodivergent, a clinician frustrated by diagnostic limitations, or an employer or policymaker striving for true accessibility, this book offers both a challenge and a call: listen to the people who've been silenced - and let us define ourselves.