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I'm curious how that could work. That peaks my interest because I've known people who have autism and seem great at socializing. I don't have autism, but I'm very socially awkward, and if autistic people can do that I find it inspirational for my own socializing journey.

A podcaster on Radio Free Totebag casually said it, and idk if it was just as a passing joke, or if they were speaking factually. They mentioned a therapist not liking that they still say they're autistic when it's an old diagnosis.

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[–] FumpyAer@hexbear.net 10 points 11 months ago (1 children)

People with autism may not necessarily want to "get rid of" their autism. That is an ableist assumption.

[–] HexaSnoot@hexbear.net 6 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Hm. Should I change it? I'm saying that's what I heard, but repeating it is the same as saying it, right?

Edit: Changed my question.

[–] FumpyAer@hexbear.net 10 points 11 months ago

Autistic people want to improve their communication skills and get along with people better, but that isn't the same as getting rid of the autism. You can see what I'm getting at.

Some autistic people may want to get rid of their autism or autism symptoms, and others don't.