Why Your Autistic Child May Laugh When You Are Angry
If you are the parent of an autistic child, you may have had moments when your child laughed or smiled while you were furious. In those seconds, it can feel like outright defiance or...
Category: Parent & Child Communication
How Autistic People Often Say ‘Thank You’ Without Using the Words
Throughout my life, I have been scolded many times for not saying “thank you” when it was expected. If someone gave me a gift, took me out, or did me a favor, there was...
The Functional Purpose of Autistic Questions – FREE eBook Download by Jaime A. Heidel – The Articulate Autistic
Does your autistic loved one ask lots of questions? As a neurotypical (non-autistic person), you may wonder if the autistic person in your life is being rude or has a hidden agenda. However, you’ll...
8 Sensory Experiences That May Trigger Your Autistic Loved One’s Fight-or-Flight Response
When your autistic loved one exhibits distressing behaviors such as screaming, sobbing, kicking, or hitting, you may believe their intentions are purposeful, even malicious. But what if the behavior isn’t something they’re doing and...
The Child, the Chair, and the Lake – The Importance of Accommodating Autistic Literal Thinking to Provide Emotional Safety
If your autistic child thinks literally, it’s quite common. Learn how to accommodate literal thinking in autistic people and prevent trauma.
Your Autistic Loved One Doesn’t Know What You’re Reacting To, and It’s Causing Trauma
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...
“What Did I Do Wrong?” – Book Available Now!
Looking for a book that will help you better understand your autistic loved one? “What Did I Do Wrong?” has the explanations you need.
Your Autistic Loved One May Not Know You’re Trying to Communicate With Them Non-Verbally
You may think your autistic loved one is ignoring your feelings, but what’s really happening is that they cannot read your body language!
Why Your Autistic Loved One Can’t Find Objects Right in Front of Them
“Why can’t my autistic child find things?” If your autistic loved one is having trouble finding things, they’re not pretending, they need support.
“My Child Is Autistic, Where Do I Start?”
“My child is autistic, where do I start?” If your child was recently diagnosed with autism, these resources can help you better understand them.
