Don’t “Let Things Go” (Because You Never Really Do)
Why can’t people just “let things go”? Nobody really does that.
Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic Blog
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.
Having Bodily Needs Gets on My Nerves (I’m Autistic)
Does your autistic loved one appear to have difficulty with taking care of bodily needs such as using the bathroom, eating, or showering? It could be because they hate living in a body. (I do.)
Why Your Autistic Loved One Often Interrupts Conversations
Why does my autistic loved one interrupt me all the time? Good question. It’s not malice. Here’s what’s really happening and what might help improve communication.
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.
Social vs Task: Priority Differences Between Neurotypes (A Theory)
Task-oriented vs social-oriented: Is this one of the biggest differences between autistic and neurotypical people?
