Autism

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This is a community for people with Autism to be themselves. All neurotypes are welcome.

Community:

Values

Rules

No abusive, derogatory, or offensive post/comments e.g: racism, sexism, religious hatred, homophobia, gatekeeping, trolling.
Posts do not need be related to autism, off-topic discussions are allowed. This is a safe space where people with autism can feel comfortable discussing whatever they feel like discussing, as long as it does not violate the standing rules.
Do not request donations.
Be respectful in discussions.
Do not post misinformation.
Mark NSFW content accordingly.
Do not promote Autism Speaks.
General Lemmy World rules.
No bots. Humans only.

Encouraged

Open acceptance of all autism levels as a respectable neurotype.
Funny memes.
Respectful venting.
Describe posts of pictures/memes using text in the body for our visually impaired users.
Welcoming and accepting attitudes.
Questions regarding autism.
Questions on confusing situations.
Seeking and sharing support.
Engagement in our community's values.
Expressing a difference of opinion without directly insulting another user.
Please report questionable posts and let the mods deal with it.

Helpful Resources

Are you seeking education, support groups, and more? Take a look at our list of helpful resources.

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submitted 7 months ago by LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone to c/autism@lemmy.world

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[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 8 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 child)

Do you work in tech? Genuinely not kidding

But so what if you can't? Hell i went 40 years undiagnosed, so it's not just you

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[–] WorldsDumbestMan@lemmy.today 2 points 6 months ago

Nope, would be in tech if I could. Blue collar slave, my hands are almost calcified from the type of work.

Basically, Autistic people complain about how neurotypicals dislike them, and they don't know why.

I don't know why either, I rarely see anything dislikable about autistic people.

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