Autism

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This is a community for people with Autism to be themselves. All neurotypes are welcome.

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Values

Acceptance
Openness
Understanding
Equality
Reciprocity
Mutuality
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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.
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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.

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submitted 2 years ago by ObviouslyNotBanana@lemmy.world to c/autism@lemmy.world

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[–] Misconduct@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I don't have a single metal fork in my drawer because I have some kinda weird issue where metal cutlery touching each other or my teeth makes me want to die :(

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[–] ThirdWorldOrder@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Does it send shivers down your spine? I get that quite a bit.

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[–] Misconduct@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago

Yes and it makes my teeth... Itch? But in an almost painful way. I mostly just use chopsticks and bamboo cutlery at home. I ask for plastic at restaurants lol. It sucks but it is what it is

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[–] BigBananaDealer@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

there are certain forks i cant use because i taste them. i inspect eat fork i grab thoroughly

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[–] Misconduct@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago

Sometimes I can smell them and it makes my mouth water in the worst way that I can't really explain. They smell disgusting. Don't even get me started on silver cutlery ugh it's so strong and nasty. I also don't like touching loose change too much because it stinks. Metal has been bullying me my whole life lmao

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