The Guileless Stalker – How to Understand and Handle an Autistic Person Seeking Closure
During the conversation, the autistic person will focus on your words and take them literally; all other communication will be missed.
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Autistic Characteristics / Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published September 8, 2026
During the conversation, the autistic person will focus on your words and take them literally; all other communication will be missed.
If you are communicating distress in mostly nonverbal ways, there is a real chance we do not understand that anything serious is wrong yet.
Jaime A. Heidel – The Articulate Autistic
Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships / Parent & Child Communication / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published November 15, 2023 · Last modified May 15, 2025
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...
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by jaimeaheidel · Published September 12, 2023 · Last modified May 15, 2025
Looking for a book that will help you better understand your autistic loved one? “What Did I Do Wrong?” has the explanations you need.
Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published August 18, 2023 · Last modified February 21, 2025
You may think your autistic loved one is ignoring your feelings, but what’s really happening is that they cannot read your body language!
by jaimeaheidel · Published January 31, 2022 · Last modified February 21, 2025
Autistic people may be more susceptible to romantic partner abuse due to their unique traits and way of seeing the world.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships / Parent & Child Communication / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published June 21, 2021 · Last modified February 22, 2025
You may think you’re being nice, but you’re actually hurting your autistic loved one. Here’s why.
Autistic Characteristics / Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published May 19, 2021
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.
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by jaimeaheidel · Published March 30, 2021
Have an autistic loved one? Download, read, and share this free comprehensive guide about unintentional gaslighting and complex PTSD.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships / Parent & Child Communication / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published December 8, 2020
“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.
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