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Neurotypicals, what do autistic people look like to you? (lemmy.world)
submitted 8 months ago by BackOnMyBS@lemmy.world to c/autism@lemmy.world
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Trying to get an idea of how NTs see us. I know that when I see autistic people, I see someone that's like me. Obviously, that's not how NTs perceive us, so what do we look like to yall??

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[โ€“] schmorpel 19 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I love this question, thanks. Would you consider reposting in AskLemmy, maybe? Or would that attract too much bullshit into this community?

I really hope more people will answer this, it's very helpful for me. I've isolated myself more than usually lately, and have let my anti-social autism bits take over. So in real-life company I'm ... not good company currently. It used to be better before I went into hiding for 3y, and I'm ready and would like to start reconnecting with people again. Knowing about other peoples' experiences really supports this step. So NT person, if you are here and not sure if you should answer, please do.

[โ€“] BackOnMyBS@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago

Would you consider reposting in AskLemmy, maybe?

Done! ๐Ÿ‘

Knowing about other peoples' experiences really supports this step. So NT person, if you are here and not sure if you should answer, please do.

This 100%. Don't be shy or worry about being rude or offensive if you don't mean to.