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.
Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
Communicate more effectively with your autistic loved one.
Autistic Characteristics / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published November 18, 2022
“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?” If your child was recently diagnosed with autism, these resources can help you better understand them.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published December 7, 2021 · Last modified December 15, 2021
What They’re Desperately Trying to Tell You and What They Need When I wrote “My Autistic Child Makes Me Miserable” – The Google Search Results Series – Part 1, I thought I was helping...
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Parent & Child Communication / School & Learning
by jaimeaheidel · Published October 7, 2021
If you’re wondering how you can help a neurodivergent (autistic/ADHD) person learn, you may benefit from using The GPS Method.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published August 19, 2021
Meltdowns are a common occurrence in autistic people. Here’s what to do (and what not to do) when your autistic loved one is melting down.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Google Search Results Series / Parent & Child Communication / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published July 29, 2021 · Last modified August 18, 2021
“My autistic child makes me miserable” is a very popular search on Google. Let me help you understand why (and what to do to make things better).
If you wonder if your autistic child can ever be independent, you’re not alone. Here’s how to teach to help your autistic loved one learn best.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published July 12, 2021
Are you embarrassed of your autistic child’s behavior in public? You’re not alone. Here’s how to deal with those feelings without harming your child.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships / Parent & Child Communication / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published June 21, 2021
You may think you’re being nice, but you’re actually hurting your autistic loved one. Here’s why.
Autistic Characteristics / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication / School & Learning / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published April 29, 2021
As an autistic person, having bodily needs not only gets on my nerves, it sometimes can cause emotional instability and meltdowns. Can you relate?