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Autism

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

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  2. 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.
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  2. Funny memes.
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  10. Expressing a difference of opinion without directly insulting another user.
  11. Please report questionable posts and let the mods deal with it.

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[–] squirrel@cake.kobel.fyi 17 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I just tried. The tab I chose had interesting links to other stuff. Now I've got 3 new tabs open. But I've learned some more about AuDHD and found this handy graphic

Infographic showing overlapping features of ADHD and Autism

[–] Viceversa@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Oh god, auDHD sounds like hell on earth.

[–] MadMadBunny@lemmy.ca 7 points 1 month ago

It is, can confirm.

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 4 points 1 month ago

Bad naming too. We need something catchier, like Hyper-Autism.

[–] teslekova@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

It's not that bad. Unless you want to do anything ever.

[–] Coelacanth@feddit.nu 4 points 1 month ago

Yes sir, it's great in here isn't it?