Why Your Autistic Loved One Stares at You or Paces When You’re Talking to Someone Else (or Otherwise Busy)
Does your autistic loved one stare at you when you’re busy or talking to someone else? Here’s why!
Category: Parent & Child Communication
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.
The Missing Rock Theory (A Simple Yet Powerful Analogy on Selective Mutism in Autistic People)
What does selective mutism or going non-verbal look like for an autistic person? This mom gives a powerful analogy to help clear up scary misunderstandings.
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.
Autistic Literalness Is NOT An Attempt to Be a Smart-Ass
Autistic people are literal. It’s just the way our brains are wired. We’re not winding you up or messing with you when we do exactly what you tell us.
“Your Last Straw Is Often Our First Clue That Something Is Wrong.”
You may think you’re being blunt and direct with your autistic loved one, but you might not be. Your last straw is often our first clue that something is wrong.
“Why Are Autistic People So Abrupt?” – (Hint: It’s Not Purposeful Rudeness)
Why does your autistic loved one blurt out words at the most inopportune times? We don’t see it that way. We’re not rude, we’re trying not to forget!
Don’t Suppress Your Child’s Emotions, Redirect Them Instead
Suppressing your child’s natural emotions can do serious psychological harm. Whether your child is autistic or neurotypical, redirect emotions instead.
Why You MUST Be Blunt With Autistic Folks
You absolutely must be blunt with an autistic person if you want us to understand your feelings, thoughts, and needs. Please. You’re not being rude. We need this.
