Why Mainstream School Often Traumatizes Autistic Children – Interview With The Expert Ally
The Expert Ally explains why mainstream school is often a traumatizing experience for autistic children, and how to make it easier.
Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
Communicate more effectively with your autistic loved one.
The Expert Ally explains why mainstream school is often a traumatizing experience for autistic children, and how to make it easier.
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.
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).
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 / Dating & Relationships / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published May 19, 2021
I’m autistic, and I had sex because I thought the social expectation was that I had to. How to teach your autistic loved ones about sex.
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?
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.
Reprinted Articles / School & Learning / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published February 24, 2021 · Last modified February 25, 2021
Autistic children shouldn’t be tortured, punished, and coerced into complying with unreasonable behavior plans. This is the wool hat story of ABA abuse.
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.