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[–] [S] 25 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (3 children)

And don't get me started on the people who describe themselves as autistic (who might be in fact of course be autistic) but will throw anyone more autistic than them under the bus. Same dynamic with the stupid debate about the lumpen proletariat that was one of Engels' – the great man who gave us Dialectics of Nature – (many) bad ideas beloved by him.

To be fair to Engels, he was an outstanding journalist.

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  • [–] 11 points 1 week ago

    I feel as though some of that boils down to the “I’m autistic, but I’m not like that!” mentality that exists for some. For example, I am autistic but am very capable of making it in social situations aside from the uncommon moment where I completely misread a cue or two and everything gets awkward. However, then you look at my sweet wife, who is entirely incapable of being social for a number of reasons. We are both autistic, but our capabilities differ significantly. Folks, including other autistic individuals, need to remember that those on the spectrum come in many different varieties. Have empathy and understanding for them to the best of your abilities.

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