Make Comparisons to Help the Autistic Person in Your Life Better Understand Your Meaning
Do you have trouble getting your autistic loved one to understand your meaning or get them to stop doing things that hurt you? Try this approach!
Category: Better Communication
Please Be Very Specific When Making a Request of an Autistic
“There’s dog poop on the floor.” To a neurotypical person, this is a request. To an autistic person, this is a statement of fact. My aunt said that to me once, and I said,...
How an Autistic Person Will Thank You Without Words
I can’t tell you how many times in my life I have gotten into trouble for not saying “Thank you” after receiving a gift or for somebody making something, doing something for me, or...
How to Ask an Autistic Person a Question Without Scaring Us
For many autistic people, being asked a question is nerve-wracking and uncomfortable. Here’s a more effective way to ask your autistic loved one a question without scaring them.
Questions Make Us Nervous
Why does my autistic loved one dodge questions? Are they hiding something? Probably not. Here’s what’s REALLY happening when you ask us a question.
The Biggest Mistake You Can Make With an Autistic Person Is to Assume We Know What We Did Wrong
Does your autistic loved one say hurtful things? Do they seem surprised when you confront them about it. They ARE! Here’s how to communicate more effectively with your autistic loved one.
How to Tell an Autistic Person You Were Offended By Something We Said or Did (And Have Us Actually Understand You)!
Does the autistic person in your life offend you frequently? They probably don’t mean to. Here’s how to explain it and stop all the arguments.
