Autism

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

Community:

Values

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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submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by BradleyUffner@lemmy.world to c/autism@lemmy.world

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[–] mathemachristian@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 2 weeks ago

Might have to mask like youre the joker. Sorry for your boss 😔

[–] Ilovethebomb@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 weeks ago

This would be painful even for someone not on the spectrum, or at best painfully boring.

[–] gilgameth@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Do you work in Guantanamo?! Because that's torture.

[–] gedaliyah@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

But... you get paid for it, right?

[–] SlartyBartFast@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 weeks ago

Lol show-and-tell

[–] betterdeadthanreddit@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

Made every effort to give a shit. Failed.

[–] noctivius@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

This is a crime deserves death penalty

[–] Alexstarfire@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Do you mean reading what they sent you or what they actually said? Cause I have no idea what they said.