A community for respectful discussion and memes related to autism acceptance
[https://neurodivergentinsights.com/blog/autism-awareness-acceptance]. All
neurotypes are welcome. We have created our own instance
[https://lemmy.autism.place/]! Visit Autism Place
[autismplace@lemmy.autism.place] the following community for more info.
Community: ::: spoiler Values - Acceptance - Openness - Understanding - Equality
- Reciprocity - Mutuality - Love ::: ::: spoiler Rules 1) No abusive,
derogatory, or offensive post/comments e.g: racism, sexism, religious hatred,
homophobia, gatekeeping, trolling. 2) Posts must be related to autism, off-topic
discussions happen in the matrix chat. 3) Your posts must include a text body.
It doesn’t have to be long, it just needs to be descriptive. 4) Do not request
donations. 5) Be respectful in discussions. 6) Do not post misinformation. 7)
Mark NSFW content accordingly. 8) Do not promote Autism Speaks.
[https://youtu.be/CTABNfQvU1A] 9) General Lemmy World rules.
[https://mastodon.world/about] ::: ::: spoiler Encouraged 1) Open acceptance of
all autism levels as a respectable neurotype. 2) Funny memes. 3) Respectful
venting. 4) Describe posts of pictures/memes using text in the body for our
visually impaired users. 5) Welcoming and accepting attitudes. 6) Questions
regarding autism. 7) Questions on confusing situations. 8) Seeking and sharing
support. 9) Engagement in our community’s values. 10) Expressing a difference of
opinion without directly insulting another user. 11) Please report questionable
posts and let the mods deal with it. Chat Room - We have a chat room! Want to
engage in dialogue? Come join us at the community’s Matrix Chat
[https://lemmy.world/post/14255191]. ::: . Helpful Resources - Are you seeking
education, support groups, and more? Take a look at our list of helpful
resources [https://lemmy.world/post/702381].
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He’s my big teddy bear, so he gets all the love. Reading c/autism’s posts helps me to understand his brain better. That he may express empathy differently, and it doesn’t make it any less heartfelt and authentic. That I can truly be direct, and he appreciates it. That it helps him to know the plans ahead of time… etc. Communities like yours bring more harmony and understanding to the world.
Thank you! I’m happy you find it helpful and that you are accepting and compassionate with your husband.
He’s my big teddy bear, so he gets all the love. Reading c/autism’s posts helps me to understand his brain better. That he may express empathy differently, and it doesn’t make it any less heartfelt and authentic. That I can truly be direct, and he appreciates it. That it helps him to know the plans ahead of time… etc. Communities like yours bring more harmony and understanding to the world.