Complex Math Is “Easy”, but Tying Shoes Is “Hard”??
Why can my autistic child do complex math problems but can’t remember how to tie his shoes? Autistic people often have very specific strengths and weaknesses.
Category: Parent & Child Communication
The Rampant Bullying of Autistic People
When an autistic person is bullied, it is rampant and vicious. Why does this happen?
Parents of Autistic Children: Don’t Accidentally Turn Us Into Parrots (The Extreme Importance of Context)
Does your autistic child REALLY understand why they are performing a certain social skill, or are they just parroting you? Learn how to explain neurotypical social skills so we actually understand them.
Shade Never Made Anybody Less Autistic
You can’t make someone not autistic. We always have been and always will be, but you can learn to better understand us, so we can communicate more peacefully and effectively.
We Don’t Use Big Words to Show Off
Why do autistic people use big words? It’s not to show off, it’s just how we talk.
When Your Vibe Doesn’t Match Your Words, It Scares the Crap Out of Us Autistic Folks
You may think you’re showing friendliness and kindness to your autistic loved one, but when your vibe doesn’t match your words, we’ll know, and you will scare us.
For Autistic People, Rules Are Set in Stone
Does your autistic loved one seem “stuck” on rules? Rules are like oxygen to us. We need them. Learn why.
Scaffolding – A Learning Technique That Helps Autistic Children Achieve Independence
Struggling to help your autistic child achieve understanding and mastery of household tasks? Try this scaffolding technique!
“Nevermind” Why You Should Never Say This to Your Autistic Loved One
“Nevermind” may be one of the worst things you can say to your autistic child because you are stealing their ability to be independent right out from under them!
“What Is the Motivation for This?” – The Question That Saves Lives
“What is the motivation for this?” Before you have an emotional reaction to something your autistic loved one has said, not said, done, or not done, ask yourself this question, and save yourself serious heartbreak and trauma on both sides.
