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Autism

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A community for respectful discussion and memes related to autism acceptance. All neurotypes are welcome.

We have created our own instance! Visit Autism Place the following community for more info.

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  • Understanding
  • Equality
  • Reciprocity
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  8. Do not promote Autism Speaks.
  9. General Lemmy World rules.

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  2. Funny memes.
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  5. Welcoming and accepting attitudes.
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[โ€“] BeautifulMind@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hahah I recognize every one of these spaces I'm another late-diagnosed adult, and the weird thing about it is that I didn't start having these conversations with myself until after being diagnosed

Masking is a hell of a drug

[โ€“] BackOnMyBS@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago
  • I'm too scared of people
  • I'm too sensitive
  • I misbehave/don't pay attention because I'm bad
  • Autistic people are so cool and smart
  • I might have a personality disorder
  • Actually, my friend thinks I'm autistic
  • Nah, I've been misdiagnosed before
  • I'm just trying to come up with excuses
  • Now I'm being rude
  • I'm always trying to come up with excuses
  • HOLY FUCK I'M AUTISTIC! THINGS MAKE SO MUCH SENSE!!