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What's with neurotypicals? Why do they seem to dislike autistic people this much? (lemmy.world)
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They're unkind at us, mock us, glare at us when we stimmer...

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[–] GreenKnight23@lemmy.world 4 points 19 hours ago

speaking from a high functioning position. it's not that they dislike us, that's just the way they treat everyone who is an obstacle.

that and most NTs just don't care about how they make others feel. ND or NT.

it wasn't always like this. many things changed in our society that have allowed NTs to feel this is acceptable behavior.