I Have to Actively Think About Making Facial Expressions (An Autistic Perspective)
I have to actively concentrate to make facial expressions, and it can be exhausting. If your autistic loved one appears to have a “blank face”, read this!
Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
Communicate more effectively with your autistic loved one.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions
by jaimeaheidel · Published October 29, 2020 · Last modified November 3, 2020
I have to actively concentrate to make facial expressions, and it can be exhausting. If your autistic loved one appears to have a “blank face”, read this!
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions
by jaimeaheidel · Published October 27, 2020 · Last modified October 29, 2020
As an autistic person, I need help understanding what I’ve done “socially wrong” in order to make an emotional connection and stop upsetting you.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published October 22, 2020 · Last modified October 27, 2020
“Today, autism won.” Not exactly. Being autistic is a neurology that has its own language and customs that you can learn and avoid meltdowns!
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions
by jaimeaheidel · Published October 19, 2020 · Last modified October 22, 2020
Does your autistic loved one speak in analogies? I do! And I mean no offense by it. In fact, it’s how I communicate, clarify, and connect with others.
Parent & Child Communication / School & Learning
by Lisa Martin · Published October 9, 2020 · Last modified October 19, 2020
ABA for autistic children can cause serious emotional damage. The Montessori Method may be the ideal learning alternative!
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