Even autistic people use the word autistic in not the nicest of ways. Be it a joke or insult, everyone (even most autistic people) (should) know not to take it seriously. Kinda like the "it's cuz i'm black" thing going around. Or "what are you, gay?", or "no homo". Bashing on 12 year olds savagely. We were all twelve at least once, and if you haven't been yet, you will be. Insults are bad jokes that people find offensive because their ego is too fragile to handle it. Getting offended for a group you aren't part of, even if you interact with members of said group frequently, and have close relations, etc... if they aren't personally offended themselves, then what are you upset about? The first thing to do if they Are offended, is to build their confidence, and make their mind strong to withstand the torrent of insensitivity they feel victim of. [spoiler]please reply via pm if you want to argue a point. I don't get notifications otherwise. [/spoiler]