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A community for respectful discussion and memes related to autism acceptance. All neurotypes are welcome.

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Values

  • Acceptance
  • Openness
  • Understanding
  • Equality
  • Reciprocity
  • Mutuality
  • Love

Rules

  1. No abusive, derogatory, or offensive post/comments e.g: racism, sexism, religious hatred, homophobia, gatekeeping, trolling.
  2. 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.
  3. Your posts must include a text body. It doesn't have to be long, it just needs to be descriptive.
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  6. Do not post misinformation.
  7. Mark NSFW content accordingly.
  8. Do not promote Autism Speaks.
  9. General Lemmy World rules.
  10. No bots. Humans only.

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  1. Open acceptance of all autism levels as a respectable neurotype.
  2. Funny memes.
  3. Respectful venting.
  4. Describe posts of pictures/memes using text in the body for our visually impaired users.
  5. Welcoming and accepting attitudes.
  6. Questions regarding autism.
  7. Questions on confusing situations.
  8. Seeking and sharing support.
  9. Engagement in our community's values.
  10. Expressing a difference of opinion without directly insulting another user.
  11. Please report questionable posts and let the mods deal with it.

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[โ€“] Angryhumanoid@fedinsfw.app 35 points 1 week ago (10 children)

There is a frustratingly high percentage of posts on here of quite common experiences that are claimed as "autistic" experiences.

[โ€“] Nosavingthrow@lemmy.world 18 points 1 week ago

ADHD internet circles are lousy with this, too. "The [NUERODIVERGENT] URGE TO EAT FOOD AND BREATHE OXYGEN, ANYONE ELSE?"

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