r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/ArcherVisible5866 • 4h ago

Video New controversial Ad in Ireland about consent

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u/ProfessO3o 4h ago

I know autistic kids often don’t want to be hugged or touched. I don’t think it matters if they’re autistic or not if someone doesn’t want affection then it’s not a big deal.

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u/IAmTheJudasTree 1h ago

My newphew is 11 years old and he's autistic. Hugging makes him uncomfortable, so I ask him if he wants a hug, if he says no I say no problem. Sometimes I ask if he wants a high five instead and he's into that. Just ask kids questions and listen to them.