Autism

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This is a community for people with Autism to be themselves. 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 years ago by STRIKINGdebate2@lemmy.world to c/autism@lemmy.world

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[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 48 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Autism Speaks is disgusting. What an awful organization. I wish more people knew that.

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[–] glimse@lemmy.world 17 points 2 years ago (1 child)

I didn't know until I saw it getting trashed on the autism subreddit and asked why... So keep getting the word out!

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[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 15 points 2 years ago

I will. I don't have ASD but several of my loved ones do and I'm glad Autism Speaks hasn't gotten to them and made them ashamed of who they are.

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