Recess, Snacks, and Bathroom Breaks Are Not “Privileges” to Take Away From Autistic Kids Until They Perform to Your Liking
Denying an autistic child recess, snacks, and bathroom breaks is not teaching, it’s torture.
Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
Communicate more effectively with your autistic loved one.
ABA Horror Stories / Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication / School & Learning
by jaimeaheidel · Published April 12, 2021 · Last modified April 16, 2021
Denying an autistic child recess, snacks, and bathroom breaks is not teaching, it’s torture.
Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships / Downloadable Content / Parent & Child Communication / Questions & Answers / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published March 30, 2021
Have an autistic loved one? Download, read, and share this free comprehensive guide about unintentional gaslighting and complex PTSD.
Eye contact is painful for autistic people, but it feels comforting and respectful for neurotypical people!
ABA Horror Stories / Interviews / Parent & Child Communication / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published March 5, 2021
Could ABA make your autistic teenager more vulnerable to abuse and assault? Yes! This teen speaks out.
Understanding how neurotypicals use the word “why” differently than autistic people can help mitigate chronic misunderstandings.
Reprinted Articles / School & Learning / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published February 24, 2021 · Last modified February 25, 2021
Autistic children shouldn’t be tortured, punished, and coerced into complying with unreasonable behavior plans. This is the wool hat story of ABA abuse.
As an autistic person, do you have trouble understanding neurotypicals? This series aims to help you understand your neurotypical loved one!
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Understanding Neurotypicals
by jaimeaheidel · Published January 26, 2021 · Last modified April 12, 2021
Inter-neurotype friendships between autistic and neurotypical people can be a challenge, especially if you’re a rose and they’re a cactus.
Actually Autistic Advocacy / Autistic Characteristics / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication / School & Learning / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published January 22, 2021
You should not take away stim toys from your autistic students. They are as necessary as glasses or a hearing aid.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published January 12, 2021
“I didn’t do it!!” Even if you saw him do it, your autistic child didn’t do it. Here’s what I mean.
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