“No More Stim Toys!” – What It Feels Like for an Autistic Person When You Take Away Our Sensory Aids
You should not take away stim toys from your autistic students. They are as necessary as glasses or a hearing aid.
Author: jaimeaheidel
“I Didn’t Do It!” – What Your Autistic Child Might Really Mean When Saying This
“I didn’t do it!!” Even if you saw him do it, your autistic child didn’t do it. Here’s what I mean.
An Autistic Meltdown Is Not a Tantrum – How to Spot the Difference and Avoid Further Traumatizing Your Loved One
An autistic meltdown is not the same as a tantrum, and mistaking them for each other can cause serious and lasting psychological harm to your loved one!
Factual Information Is Not “Rude” – An Autistic Perspective
“Why are autistic people so rude and blunt?” We don’t mean any offense, we just call things as we see them! Discover your autistic loved one’s intentions.
Rules Must Have Context for Your Autistic Loved One to Understand and Follow Them
Do you have trouble getting your autistic child to follow rules? You may be surprised at what’s actually happening. They need context!
A Permanent Residence in the Uncanny Valley – Face Blindness From an Autistic Perspective
Why doesn’t my autistic loved one recognize me? Learn more about face blindness and how you can help.
Autistic People May Play “Beat the Clock” to Find Financial Security Before Having a Breakdown
As an autistic person, I felt like my entire life was about playing “beat the clock” so I could finally have the breakdown I always knew was coming.
Why an Autistic Person May Push for a Closer Friendship Right Away
Does your autistic loved one tend to overshare or overexplain? We don’t mean to come off as desperate or creepy, we just connect differently.
Why the Practice of Mindfulness Might Backfire on Autistic People
Mindfulness practice has been said to relieve anxiety, but does it work for autistic people? Here’s why mindfulness practice can worsen autistic anxiety.
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!
