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As there is some overlap with autism, I figured some of you might be interested in joining this community!

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/107397

CROSS-INSTANCE LINK (may not work): c/aphantasia@lemmy.world

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Otherwise search for: [!aphantasia@lemmy.world](/c/aphantasia@lemmy.world)

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/107214

Aphantasia is the inability to create mental imagery.

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[–] aandrewhill@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Hello to Jason Isaacs.

[–] EnemyBirds@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I have both and didn't realize there was a known overlap. Thanks!