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[[File:Autospec1.png|thumb|230x230px|One of the autospec flags, by
[[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]], [
== Auto-spec identities ==▼
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While terms such as autosexual and autoromantic have existed for longer than the spectrum itself,
The first instance of autosexuality being mentioned in history was by Bernard Apfelbaum, a
The term autoromantic was first used in the 1970s
A Carrd for the auto-spec identity was created on November 3rd, 2021.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://autospec.carrd.co/#}}</ref>
== Flag ==▼
The auto spectrum flag was created at the same time as the term, by Tumblr user kenochoric on November 2nd, 2021. ▼
The autospec flags were inspired mainly by the blues and greys of the original autosexual flags, as well as the greens from the autoromantic flag. Furthermore, purple and green was included to represent aspecs 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.▼
▲The auto spectrum flag was created at the same time as the term
▲The autospec flags were inspired mainly by the blues and greys of the original autosexual flags
All symbols were chosen due to them being looping hearts in some capacity, showing self-love.
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