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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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  • Acceptance
  • Openness
  • Understanding
  • Equality
  • Reciprocity
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  9. General Lemmy World rules.

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  1. Open acceptance of all autism levels as a respectable neurotype.
  2. Funny memes.
  3. Respectful venting.
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  5. Welcoming and accepting attitudes.
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[–] [email protected] 0 points 6 months ago (3 children)

"Many people have some traits that are also common among autistic people" just doesn't roll of the tongue as well...

[–] [email protected] 0 points 6 months ago

Many people have some traits that are also common among autistic people

Like, breathing?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 6 months ago

"Autism can sometimes manifest as an exaggeration of common human experience but the fact that neurotypicals experience something doesn't invalidate the autistic pathology"

Similarly doesn't roll off the tongue... Hmm

[–] [email protected] 0 points 6 months ago

That's a good way to say, tho.