Autism

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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Reading about Autism has blown my mind, how have I had this many symptoms without at least looking them up atleast once. (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 years ago by Sketchpad01@lemmy.world to c/autism@lemmy.world

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I can barely remember everything that's blown my mind. Seeing everything that I've felt, that's made me feel so isolated from other people because I can't explain it, or they just don't understand is crazy. Especially Echolalia. I literally can't go for a few seconds without quoting something. Especially Red Dead Redemption 2. Saying "sure" has never been the same after playing that game lol. Reading through this has blown my mind. It's like reading out my thoughts. Thanks for the support.

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[–] Mugmoor@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 years ago (1 child)

Get on that soon. My GP just referred me to an Austism Specialist... it's a 3 year wait.

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[–] cogitoprinciple@lemmy.world 1 point 3 years ago (1 child)

That's insane. I still can't fathom how hard it is to get diagnosed. It feels like resources are severely lacking for those of us who are autistic.

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[–] Mugmoor@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 point 3 years ago

My Doctor's are actively reaching out to their colleagues to see if anyone can get me in sooner, but yes. That's Ontario for ya.

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