Autism

autism@lemmy.world

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

Community:

Values

Acceptance
Openness
Understanding
Equality
Reciprocity
Mutuality
Love

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.
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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Lexam@lemmy.world

It's Wednesday 09/16/2026. Hey, What's Going On! (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 weeks ago by Lexam@lemmy.world [M] to c/autism@lemmy.world

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[–] kayaks@slrpnk.net 1 point 2 weeks ago (2 children)

And I love hugging people (sometimes, and some people, in a paradise type world: all people) I think all Beings can be so lovely together.!.

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[–] kayaks@slrpnk.net 1 point 2 weeks ago (1 child)

I aaaaaa, I intensely, and share, I hi, "overwhelmed" and now notice myself expressing myself like a weird autistic, which I didn't do when I masked all/most the time, apparently I somewhat learned to hate authentic autistic expression which "sucks". Today I sucked on a lollypop I was gifted by my neighbour which I told her I wouldn't eat I usually eat whole foods and bla bla bla

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[–] kayaks@slrpnk.net 1 point 2 weeks ago

The thread makes a rainbowwwwww : ))))))

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