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autism@lemmy.world

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This is a community for people with Autism to be themselves. All neurotypes are welcome.

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 do not need be related to autism, off-topic discussions are allowed. This is a safe space where people with autism can feel comfortable discussing whatever they feel like discussing, as long as it does not violate the standing rules.
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.
No bots. Humans only.

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.

Helpful Resources

Are you seeking education, support groups, and more? Take a look at our list of helpful resources.

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Yever just see a random post from a fandom you've never heard of and then BAM, you've got a new special interest. (discuss.tchncs.de)

submitted 2 years ago by Remotedeck@discuss.tchncs.de to c/autism@lemmy.world

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Makes me wonder about what other amazing things are out there that I'll never find just because of bad luck. Gives me anxiety sometimes

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[–] superb@lemmy.blahaj.zone 12 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Was it Deviant Ollman? I love his work!

For anyone else, I really recommend it: https://youtu.be/ZUvGfuLlZus?si=nEvh3dhhLsaJ-IpU

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[–] ShunkW@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

Yeah that's the name. Was struggling to remember. Thanks for linking it so I can go back through it later lol

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[–] littlewonder@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Thanks for chiming in with the video link. This is super interesting. I can't wait to talk my partner's ear off with elevator facts the next time we ride one lol

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[–] Mint@lemmy.one 2 points 2 years ago

I fucking love their content!

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