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ppl get so fkn shocked

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 EliYeet   ( @EliYeet@lemmy.world )  Autism@lemmy.worldEnglish • 1 year ago
 
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ppl get so fkn shocked

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 EliYeet   ( @EliYeet@lemmy.world )  Autism@lemmy.worldEnglish • 1 year ago
 

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    There have been so many times I’ve told people that right after they made a ableist joke about “acting like a spastic” or that something was autistic. Stg I live for that shit

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

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