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.

Community:

Values

Acceptance
Openness
Understanding
Equality
Reciprocity
Mutuality
Love

Rules

No abusive, derogatory, or offensive post/comments e.g: racism, sexism, religious hatred, homophobia, gatekeeping, trolling.
Posts must be related to autism, off-topic discussions happen in the matrix chat.
Your posts must include a text body. It doesn't have to be long, it just needs to be descriptive.
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.

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. Chat Room

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submitted 3 days ago by fede to c/autism

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[–] RayOfSunlight 13 points 3 days ago (1 children)

That's actually a good question 🤨

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

Do you call each other names that would make a stranger think that you hate each other? Do you do things for each other? Do you share secrets? Do you share stories?

Acquaintances will know the surface you friends will know the real you.

[–] RayOfSunlight 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Oh this, Yeah, i got a bestie, we do insult each other in a friendly manner, he's the best person i met in my entire life.

Nowadays he found other friends to play with and i personally feel like i mosrly lost him, it makes me sad. ☹️

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago

Reach out