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A community for respectful discussion and memes related to autism acceptance. All neurotypes are welcome.

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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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Open acceptance of all autism levels as a respectable neurotype.
Funny memes.
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Welcoming and accepting attitudes.
Questions regarding autism.
Questions on confusing situations.
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submitted 1 day ago by Lexam@lemmy.world to c/autism@lemmy.world

If you need words of wisdom, just Google "words of wisdom". I'm sure something will come to you.

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[–] Arcanepotato@crazypeople.online 6 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

Please enjoy this image of a charm bracelet I am building of modernist architecture in Toronto. Girly things have always been super autistic 💕

[–] Lexam@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

That's awesome! What buildings are those?

[–] Arcanepotato@crazypeople.online 3 points 1 day ago

Toronto city call and the TD Centre

[–] biggerbogboy@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Woah that’s actually sick! What are they made of?

[–] Arcanepotato@crazypeople.online 3 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Silver! Can't afford the gold lmao. They are commercially available items!

[–] biggerbogboy@sh.itjust.works 2 points 22 hours ago* (last edited 22 hours ago)

Ahh, interesting! I thought it was aluminium since it’s quite common.