“It’s Like I Have to Be Sobbing for Him to Notice I’m Upset”
Why do I have to be sobbing for my autistic loved one to understand I’m upset? Because you’re not speaking our language. Let me show you how!
Category: Common Misconceptions
Why YOU End Up Comforting US When We’ve Hurt Your Feelings
Your autistic partner says something you find offensive, you confront them, they have a meltdown. Now what? Here’s why this common miscommunication happens.
Why Your Autistic Child Laughs When You’re Angry (And Other “Inappropriate” Emotional Responses)
Does your autistic child laugh at you when you’re angry. It’s probably not disrespect, it’s a complete lack of understanding of how you’re trying to communicate with your facial expressions.
Does the Neurodiverse Person In Your Life Seem to Abandon You When You’re Upset?
Does the autistic person in your life seem to abandon you when you’re upset? They might think that’s exactly what you want, or they may not understand they’ve upset you at all.
We Don’t Know When It’s Our Turn to Speak
Does it seem like the autistic person in your life doesn’t listen to you when you speak? That’s because we have a really rough time knowing when it’s our turn to speak!
Intentions vs Words and Actions – An Autistic Perspective
Intentions mean everything to me, but, apparently, I’m very much in the minority.
Why Your Autistic Loved One Often Interrupts Conversations
Why does my autistic loved one interrupt me all the time? Good question. It’s not malice. Here’s what’s really happening and what might help improve communication.
The Blissful Peace of Autistic Staring
Why do autistic people stare and zone out so much? We need to do it as much as we need to breathe, and interrupting us (unless we are in danger) is damaging to our mental health.
The Importance of “Listening Noises” in Neurotypical Conversation (And Why Those Noises May Mean the Exact Opposite If an Autistic Person Makes Them)
Have you ever wondered why neurotypical people make strange sounds while you, an autistic person, are speaking? They’re trying to encourage you to keep speaking!