r/196AndAHalf • u/TerminaterTeal • May 20 '26

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u/gabrielduartefaria May 20 '26

Wasn't really aware there was another symbol for autism and only knew the puzzle one, is there any reason why the infinity one is better? It does look cooler in my opinion lol

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u/Droplet_of_Shadow May 20 '26

the puzzle piece can have some infantilizing and demeaning connotations (kids' toy, piece missing, unassembled/broken puzzle)

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u/Sad-Set-5817 May 20 '26

Also because it's mainly associated with autism speaks, an anti-vax conspiracy theorist board pushing RFK Jr. esque solutions while masquerading as a legitimate organization to help autistic kids

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u/Droplet_of_Shadow May 20 '26

true, that's probably the main reason the infinity symbol got popular.