How Autistic People Often Say ‘Thank You’ Without Using the Words
Throughout my life, I have been scolded many times for not saying “thank you” when it was expected. If someone gave me a gift, took me out, or did me a favor, there was...
Category: Better Communication
What an Autistic Brain Is Doing During a “Simple” Chat With a Neurotypical Person
Many autistic people describe how draining it can be to hold a casual conversation with a neurotypical person. Memes, posts, and jokes about this are everywhere. What is harder to find is a clear,...
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...
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.
The Child, the Chair, and the Lake – The Importance of Accommodating Autistic Literal Thinking to Provide Emotional Safety
If your autistic child thinks literally, it’s quite common. Learn how to accommodate literal thinking in autistic people and prevent trauma.
Your Autistic Loved One Doesn’t Know What You’re Reacting To, and It’s Causing Trauma
When people who have little experience with mental illness hear the term ‘complex PTSD’, their minds automatically conjure images of sustained physical abuse or one major traumatic life event that permanently altered one’s nervous...
“What Did I Do Wrong?” – Book Available Now!
Looking for a book that will help you better understand your autistic loved one? “What Did I Do Wrong?” has the explanations you need.
Your Autistic Loved One May Not Know You’re Trying to Communicate With Them Non-Verbally
You may think your autistic loved one is ignoring your feelings, but what’s really happening is that they cannot read your body language!
