Communicate more effectively with the autistic people in your life
In many neurotypical workplaces, it is seen as polite and professional to soften negative feedback. Managers hint, use idioms, make light jokes, and rely on tone and facial expressions to signal that someone needs...
Are your autistic students being rude to you? Are you sure? What is mistaken for disrespect and backtalk is often the result of the neurotypical teacher intending to convey a specific, hidden message, and...
In many offices, small talk is part of the culture. Neurotypical employees often enjoy swinging by a desk to chat about weekend plans, last night’s game, or the latest TV show. These quick conversations...
Many articles about supporting autistic people in the workplace are aimed at managers and HR. That guidance is important, but it is not the whole story. Autistic employees do not spend most of their...
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions
by jaimeaheidel · Published January 3, 2026
Many autistic people describe how draining it can be to hold a casual conversation with a neurotypical person. Memes, posts, and jokes about this are everywhere. What is harder to find is a clear,...
One of the main reasons many autistic people struggle in the corporate world is not a lack of talent or effort. The problem is that workplaces tend to reward a different focus than the...
“You think you’re so smart.” “Okay, know-it-all.” If you have ever heard these comments aimed at an autistic colleague, you are not alone. In many workplaces, a mismatch in communication styles can be mistaken...
Does your autistic employee frequently seem confused? Confusion in the workplace isn’t just frustrating; it can lower productivity, employee morale, and result in costly mistakes. As their supervisor, you feel you’ve been clear with...
Business & Employment / Common Misconceptions
by jaimeaheidel · Published July 18, 2025 · Last modified December 12, 2025
As a manager of autistic employees, you may have found yourself frustratedly asking, “Why does my autistic employee ask so many questions?” more than once. After all, they’ve done the onboarding process, gone through...
Autistic Characteristics / Business & Employment
by jaimeaheidel · Published June 25, 2025 · Last modified August 25, 2025
You’re a manager sitting in your office with your door closed, lights dimmed, and your head in your hands. Feeling a tension headache coming on, you gently massage your temples while going over the...
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