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My brother just posted in the family group chat he's been diagnosed with ASD. What's the best, most sensitive, way to reply? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 5 months ago by to c/autism@lemmy.world
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[–] 7 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (2 children)

Most sensitive way to reply? Where's the fun in that?

"Okay... I thought we knew that already?
You still in for this weekend? Or do you have like, official duties now?
I get it if this means you're too busy to hang much anymore."

Or you could play dumb.

"Cool!
What's that?"

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  • [–] 9 points 5 months ago* (1 child)

    Or prepare him for the real world and give him one of these classic neurotypical lines:

    • "We're all a little autistic."
    • "Oh, no one can tell. I didn't even notice." (in the most inauthentic voice possible)
    • "No you're not! 'Insert random relative' 's son was autistic and he couldn't speak at all. You're nothing like that"

    (Please do not do this)

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