Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
Communicate more effectively with the autistic people in your life
Read without ads When your autistic employee tells you, over and over again, that they don’t understand what you’re teaching, you may be tempted to think they’re being difficult or arguing with you. Neither...
Read without ads I asked the autistic community on TikTok; “What do you get in trouble for most at work?” Here are their responses: When autistic employees work too quickly or efficiently, it makes...
Read without ads Autistic people are disproportionately fired from their jobs, and they’re never told why. Their boss may offer a vague explanation, such as, “You’re not a good culture fit,” or “Our business...
Read without ads If you have one or more autistic employees, you may be confused and frustrated by their traits and communication style. Their behavior seems to flash like neon signs pointing to: But...
Read without ads One of the traits people often associate with autism is literal thinking. Autistic people tend to take words at face value, and this can lead to misunderstandings in both personal and...
Read without ads Imagine you have a new autistic employee who has been with your company for a few months. You have provided accommodations, trained them on the daily routine, and they have settled...
Read without ads In many neurotypical workplaces, it is seen as polite and professional to soften negative feedback. Managers hint, use idioms, make light jokes, and rely on tone and facial expressions to signal...
Read without ads In many offices, small talk is part of the culture. Neurotypical employees often enjoy swinging by a desk to chat about weekend plans, last night’s game, or the latest TV show....
Read without ads Many articles about supporting autistic people in the workplace are aimed at managers and HR. That guidance is important, but it is not the whole story. Autistic employees do not spend...
Read without ads One of the main reasons many autistic people struggle in the corporate world is not a lack of talent or effort. The problem is that workplaces tend to reward a different...
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