Why Your Autistic Loved One May Need to Cook Alone
Does your autistic loved one seem anxious and irritable in the kitchen? They may need to cook alone to concentrate!
Category: Autistic Characteristics
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).
Why Autistic People Often Find Socializing With Neurotypical People Challenging
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.
We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know – The Hidden Disconnect of Socializing While Autistic
If you have an autistic person in your life, learn how to better communicate with them and improve your relationship.
Why Your Autistic Loved One Doesn’t Pick Up the Phone
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.
Why Your Non-Speaking Autistic Child Has Explosive Meltdowns
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...
How Teaching Like a GPS Could Help Improve Neurodivergent Learning
If you’re wondering how you can help a neurodivergent (autistic/ADHD) person learn, you may benefit from using The GPS Method.
15 Things That Bother Your Autistic Loved One (That You May Not Even Notice)
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.
8 Things Autistic People Do That You’re Misreading as a Neurotypical
Neurotypical people often misunderstand autistic people and attach hidden social meaning to our traits where there is none.
Navigating Autistic Meltdowns – A Dos and Don’ts Guide
Meltdowns are a common occurrence in autistic people. Here’s what to do (and what not to do) when your autistic loved one is melting down.
