Comment by folkrav@lemmy.ca on TIL that the Māori word for autism is "Takiwātanga" meaning "their own time and space." I also learned that it's not without controversy (see inside).

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Questions regarding autism.
Questions on confusing situations.
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TIL that the Māori word for autism is "Takiwātanga" meaning "their own time and space." I also learned that it's not without controversy (see inside).(lemmy.world)