[[File:Autospec1.png|thumb|230x230px|One of the autospec flags, by @kenochoric.]]
[[File:AUTO-SPEC FLAG SANS SYMBOL.png|thumb|The auto-spec flag without the symbol.]]
The '''Auto Spectrum''', also known as '''autospec''', '''auto-spec''', or simply '''auto''', refers to a spectrum of identities that include attraction towards oneself in some form, such as [[autosexual]], [[autoromantic]], [[autoplatonic]], [[self-partnered]], and others. This attraction may or may not be exclusive. Furthermore, autospec encompasses those who only partially identify with auto, such as [[autoflux]]. ▼
▲The '''Auto Spectrum''', also known as '''autospec''', '''auto-spec''', or simply '''auto''', refers to a spectrum of identities that include [[Attraction|attraction ]] towards oneself in some form, such as [[ Autosexual|autosexual]], [[ Autoromantic|autoromantic]], [ [https://mogai.miraheze.org/wiki/Autoplatonic autoplatonic ]], [[ Self-partnered|self-partnered]], and others. This attraction may or may not be exclusive. Furthermore, autospecauto-spec encompasses those who only partially identify with auto, such as [[ Autoflux|autoflux]].
== Auto-spec identities == ▼
▲== Auto-spec identities Identities==
* [[Auto-Bisexual|Auto-bisexual]]
* [[https://queerdom.fandom.com/wiki/Autoamorous Autoamorous]]
* [[Autoflux]]
* [[Autointera]]
* [[Autoplatonic]]
* [[Autoplurelic]]
* [[Autoromantic]]
* [[Autorose]]
* [[Autosexual]]
* [[Self-partnered]] (in some cases)
== History ==
While terms such as autosexual and autoromantic have existed for longer than the spectrum itself, the Tumblr user [https://www.tumblr.com/kenochoric-moved kenochoric] created the term auto spectrum itself on November 2nd, 2021, as an effort to unify all "auto-" identities under one broad spectrum of experiences, similar to the [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]] and [[Aromantic Spectrum|aromantic spectrum]].<ref>[{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://kenochoric.tumblr.com/post/666790420604403712/auto-spectrum-autospec Auto spectrum's coining and flagspectrums.}}]</ref>
The first instance of autosexuality being mentioned in history was by Bernard Apfelbaum, a PHDPh.D. graduate in clinical psychology. At this time, it was considered sexual deviancy. However, autosexuality is simply attraction towards oneself, and is not a psychological or sexual abnormality. Formerly, autosexuality was considered to be a part of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD),; however, this has since been changed. While some people with NPD ''may'' be autosexual, they do not inherently go together.
The term autoromantic was first used in the 1970s, but was not considered a seriousgenuine sexualityromantic orientation, instead being used as a joke for a car enthusiast. However, since at least the mid-2000s, there have been instances of autoromantic being used, often on sites like AVEN.
A Carrd for the autospecauto-spec identity was created on November 3rd, 2021.<ref>[{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://autospec.carrd.co/# The autospec Carrd.}}]</ref>
== Flag ==
The auto spectrum flag was created at the same time as the term, by Tumblr user kenochoric on November 2nd, 2021. <ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20231017075820/https://www.tumblr.com/kenochoric-moved/666790420604403712/auto-spectrum-autospec}}</ref>
The autospec flags were inspired mainly by the blues and greys of the original autosexual flags, as well asand the greens from the autoromantic flag. Furthermore, purple and green waswere included to represent aspecs[[A-Spec|a-spec]] individuals who identify with these terms. The grey represents those who are specifically on a spectrum somewhere, as well as those who experience exclusive auto attraction.
All symbols were chosen due to them being looping hearts in some capacity, showing self-love.
== Gallery ==
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File:Autospec1.png
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== Resources References==
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[[Category:A-spec Identity]]
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