Hans Asperger Nazi links prompt Asperger United name change

Thu,12 July 2018
News Equality & Rights

A recent news article provided evidence that Austrian Psychologist Hans Asperger colluded with Nazi Germany and had active sympathies with Nazi policy.

Following this news, Asperger United believe it's time for a name change.

Read more on the Autistic Society website

Asperger United need a new name

They have set up a survey asking for your views on this. The survey will close at the end of July.

Asperger United will then make a shortlist of five suggested names. You will be able to vote for these online in mid-August.

Leo Capella, Communications Officer for Disability Rights UK’s Get Yourself Active project, recently wrote a blog on what he thought should be done following the news about Hans Asperger.