Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
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Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Understanding Neurotypicals
by jaimeaheidel · Published December 15, 2021 · Last modified February 21, 2025
If you’re autistic, you may have noticed that neurotypicals get mad when you answer questions honestly. Here’s what they actually expect!
Eye contact is painful for autistic people, but it feels comforting and respectful for neurotypical people!
Understanding how neurotypicals use the word “why” differently than autistic people can help mitigate chronic misunderstandings.
As an autistic person, do you have trouble understanding neurotypicals? This series aims to help you understand your neurotypical loved one!
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Understanding Neurotypicals
by jaimeaheidel · Published January 26, 2021 · Last modified May 1, 2021
Inter-neurotype friendships between autistic and neurotypical people can be a challenge, especially if you’re a rose and they’re a cactus.
Does the fact that neurotypical people engage in small talk mean they are shallow? As an autistic person, I used to think this. I don’t anymore. Here’s why they do it.
Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Understanding Neurotypicals
by jaimeaheidel · Published April 24, 2020 · Last modified July 15, 2020
Have you ever wondered why neurotypical people make strange sounds while you, an autistic person, are speaking? They’re trying to encourage you to keep speaking!
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