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Is this how neuro-typicals see those with Autism? Is this how we appear to neuro-typicals? I'm at a total loss lmao.

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[–] Mowcherie 2 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago)

This one confused me. Sliding the drink down the countertop is so deliberate and intentional. That doesn't scream ASD to me. People with ASD can have meltdowns, due to sensory overwhealm etc., and be wrecking balls, but then the outbursts is more non-deliberate, and not intentional. Less directed.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 13 hours ago

Im confused, Sonic doesn’t show up in this video at all

[–] [email protected] 12 points 22 hours ago* (last edited 22 hours ago)

People often use this word to get attention, or as an insult. The other day I was playing a game, and some dumb kid called me "artistic". I told him that he was right, and that I love to paint.

It's exhausting, but I guess it's better than hearing the n word over and over again (EA games allow this, it's insane.)

[–] Cris_Color 29 points 1 day ago

I think it's internet nonsense devoid of any meaning or reason beyond "lol, random nonsense words, such non-sequitur"

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)

i tjink is supposed to be like cat batting things off table meow, cuzz there thibgs that say cats are autistics

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Cats aren't autistic.

Cats are fucking sociopathic.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] -2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

even if it is tru ur stilll being mean about it

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago

Yes, yes they are.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 day ago

Maybe it's supposed to be showing lack of empathy/disappearing in your own world where everything is fine? Otherwise, no fucking clue. I want to assume somewhat good faith, but they're making it difficult.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago

Is it about intensity of the play their enacting? I mean the whole situation is a total mess haha