“Why Does My Autistic Employee Argue With Me?”
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...
Author: jaimeaheidel
“Why Is My Autistic Employee So Lazy?”
As a manager working with autistic employees, you may have found yourself getting frustrated and thinking, “Why is my autistic employee so lazy?” If you’re unfamiliar with the autistic neurotype, it’s easy to misinterpret...
“Why Is My Autistic Employee So Rude?”
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why is my autistic employee so rude?”, you’re not alone. As a neurotypical (non-autistic) person, it can be easy to misunderstand your autistic employee’s intentions as their communication style...
The Functional Purpose of Autistic Questions – FREE eBook Download by Jaime A. Heidel – The Articulate Autistic
Does your autistic loved one ask lots of questions? As a neurotypical (non-autistic person), you may wonder if the autistic person in your life is being rude or has a hidden agenda. However, you’ll...
Why Your Autistic Employee May Avoid “Chit-Chat”
If you’re unfamiliar with neurodivergence, it can be easy to fall into the trap of assuming your autistic employees are standoffish, rude, or even snobby when they either don’t participate in, or quickly see...
8 Sensory Experiences That May Trigger Your Autistic Loved One’s Fight-or-Flight Response
When your autistic loved one exhibits distressing behaviors such as screaming, sobbing, kicking, or hitting, you may believe their intentions are purposeful, even malicious. But what if the behavior isn’t something they’re doing and...
8 Neurotypical Social Norms That Baffle Your Autistic Loved One
If you have an autistic person in your life, you may be confused about some of their traits. Whether it’s something they said, a tone of voice they used, or a non-verbal cue they...
7 Natural Autistic Traits You’re Mistaking for Arrogance
“If your nose were any further in the air, when it rained, you’d drown!” “You think you know everything, don’t you?” “Nobody can tell you anything!” “You always have an answer for everything!” As...
How to Be a Better Friend to an Autistic Person (As Suggested by Autistic People)
Are you just getting to know an autistic person? Here are 10 ways you can be a better friend to an autistic person.
5 Ways An Autistic Consultant Can Benefit Your Business and Your Bottom Line
Employ autistic staff? Learn how to communicate more effectively with your neurodivergent employees by hiring an autistic advisor!