10 “Nice” Things Neurotypical People Unknowingly Do That Harm Autistics
You may think you’re being nice, but you’re actually hurting your autistic loved one. Here’s why.
Category: Dating & Relationships
I’m Autistic, and I Had Sex Because I Thought I Was Supposed To
I’m autistic, and I had sex because I thought the social expectation was that I had to. How to teach your autistic loved ones about sex.
Unintentional Gaslighting Causes Complex PTSD in Autistic People – (Free Downloadable eBook)
Have an autistic loved one? Download, read, and share this free comprehensive guide about unintentional gaslighting and complex PTSD.
Factual Information Is Not “Rude” – An Autistic Perspective
“Why are autistic people so rude and blunt?” We don’t mean any offense, we just call things as we see them! Discover your autistic loved one’s intentions.
Rules Must Have Context for Your Autistic Loved One to Understand and Follow Them
Do you have trouble getting your autistic child to follow rules? You may be surprised at what’s actually happening. They need context!
A Permanent Residence in the Uncanny Valley – Face Blindness From an Autistic Perspective
Why doesn’t my autistic loved one recognize me? Learn more about face blindness and how you can help.
Why an Autistic Person May Push for a Closer Friendship Right Away
Does your autistic loved one tend to overshare or overexplain? We don’t mean to come off as desperate or creepy, we just connect differently.
Why I (An Autistic Person) Seem Almost Eerily Calm When I’m Most Anxious
I may look calm on the outside, but on the inside, I’m feeling very anxious. Learn why a blank face on an autistic person may be a sign of anxiety.
“Why Are You Saying This Out of Nowhere?” – A Short Script for Autistic People to Decrease Misunderstandings
“Why are you saying this out of nowhere?” This script is something autistic people can use when a conversation goes wrong.
Reasons You (Mistakenly) Believe Autistic People Are Selfish – Part 2 – Survival Mode
Autistic people aren’t selfish, we just process the world differently. Learn about survival mode and how autistic people experience the world.
