Autistic People Do Not “Get Used to” Forced Sensory Stimuli (And Science Proves It)
Science has proven that exposure therapy for autistic sensory sensitivities does not work (and it causes emotional harm).
Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
Communicate more effectively with your autistic loved one.
Science has proven that exposure therapy for autistic sensory sensitivities does not work (and it causes emotional harm).
Autistic people are often mistaken as “rude” or “selfish” because we don’t socialize as often as our neurotypical counterparts. Here are some reasons why.
My interview with Carole Jean Whittington on the Mind Your Autistic Brain Talk Show
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions
by jaimeaheidel · Published March 29, 2022 · Last modified June 7, 2022
If you have an autistic person in your life, learn how to better communicate with them and improve your relationship.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions
by jaimeaheidel · Published February 28, 2022
Your autistic loved one won’t pick up the phone? Do they hate you? No. Talking on the phone can be very uncomfortable for us. Here’s why.
by jaimeaheidel · Published January 31, 2022 · Last modified February 5, 2022
Autistic people may be more susceptible to romantic partner abuse due to their unique traits and way of seeing the world.
Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Understanding Neurotypicals
by jaimeaheidel · Published December 15, 2021
If you’re autistic, you may have noticed that neurotypicals get mad when you answer questions honestly. Here’s what they actually expect!
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published December 7, 2021 · Last modified December 15, 2021
What They’re Desperately Trying to Tell You and What They Need When I wrote “My Autistic Child Makes Me Miserable” – The Google Search Results Series – Part 1, I thought I was helping...
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Parent & Child Communication / School & Learning
by jaimeaheidel · Published October 7, 2021
If you’re wondering how you can help a neurodivergent (autistic/ADHD) person learn, you may benefit from using The GPS Method.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions
by jaimeaheidel · Published September 3, 2021 · Last modified June 2, 2023
Why is your non-verbal autistic loved one so upset? Here are 15 things that bother autistic people that most neurotypical people don’t notice.
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