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.
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Communicate more effectively with your autistic loved one.
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 · Last modified June 16, 2023
As an autistic person, having bodily needs not only gets on my nerves, it sometimes can cause emotional instability and meltdowns. Can you relate?
ABA Horror Stories / Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication / School & Learning
by jaimeaheidel · Published April 12, 2021 · Last modified April 16, 2021
Denying an autistic child recess, snacks, and bathroom breaks is not teaching, it’s torture.
Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships / Downloadable Content / Parent & Child Communication / Questions & Answers / Trauma & PTSD
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.
ABA Horror Stories / Interviews / Parent & Child Communication / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published March 5, 2021
Could ABA make your autistic teenager more vulnerable to abuse and assault? Yes! This teen speaks out.
Actually Autistic Advocacy / Autistic Characteristics / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication / School & Learning / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published January 22, 2021
You should not take away stim toys from your autistic students. They are as necessary as glasses or a hearing aid.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published January 12, 2021 · Last modified June 22, 2023
“I didn’t do it!!” Even if you saw him do it, your autistic child didn’t do it. Here’s what I mean.
Autistic Characteristics / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published December 14, 2020
An autistic meltdown is not the same as a tantrum, and mistaking them for each other can cause serious and lasting psychological harm to your loved one!
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.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published December 1, 2020 · Last modified June 27, 2023
Do you have trouble getting your autistic child to follow rules? You may be surprised at what’s actually happening. They need context!