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just wanna say hi (lemmy.world)
submitted 5 days ago by madamarie@lemmy.world to c/autism@lemmy.world
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hi, I'm an italian 22yo with level 1 autism and ADHD, recently diagnosed. I just joined and wanted to have a place where I'm understood. I hope we get along well :D

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[-] dabaldeagul@feddit.nl 2 points 5 days ago

Probably similar, there are multiple terms that keep getting changed because they are offensive to someone or another... High functioning, low support needs, and presumably level 1 are the same thing. Note: haven't fact checked, for all I know level 1 could be high support needs.

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