Explanations As Empathy: An Autistic Perspective
Does your autistic loved one seem to need to explain everything? This might be how they are showing you empathy and understanding. It could also be a fear response induced by PTSD.
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Why YOU End Up Comforting US When We’ve Hurt Your Feelings
Your autistic partner says something you find offensive, you confront them, they have a meltdown. Now what? Here’s why this common miscommunication happens.
Why Your Autistic Child Laughs When You’re Angry (And Other “Inappropriate” Emotional Responses)
Does your autistic child laugh at you when you’re angry. It’s probably not disrespect, it’s a complete lack of understanding of how you’re trying to communicate with your facial expressions.
Does the Neurodiverse Person In Your Life Seem to Abandon You When You’re Upset?
Does the autistic person in your life seem to abandon you when you’re upset? They might think that’s exactly what you want, or they may not understand they’ve upset you at all.
Don’t “Let Things Go” (Because You Never Really Do)
Why can’t people just “let things go”? Nobody really does that.
Autistic People Often Misread Sexual Cues
Want to fool around? Punch me in the face? I can’t tell the difference! This could be what’s happening with you and your autistic partner as well.
We Don’t Know When It’s Our Turn to Speak
Does it seem like the autistic person in your life doesn’t listen to you when you speak? That’s because we have a really rough time knowing when it’s our turn to speak!
The Magic of the Benefit of the Doubt
Is your autistic loved one trying to hurt your feelings? Probably not. Discover the magic of the benefit of the doubt and how to have more effective communication with your autistic loved one.
Intentions vs Words and Actions – An Autistic Perspective
Intentions mean everything to me, but, apparently, I’m very much in the minority.