“It’s So Easy!” – Why These Words Hurt Autistic People
Just because something is easy for you doesn’t mean it’s easy for someone else, especially if that person is on the spectrum.
Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic Blog
Learning as Trauma for Autistic People
Is it difficult for your autistic loved one to learn something new? It may seem like stubbornness or lack of caring, but it may be that learning is actually traumatic and exhausting for your autistic loved one.
“It’s Like I Have to Be Sobbing for Him to Notice I’m Upset”
Why do I have to be sobbing for my autistic loved one to understand I’m upset? Because you’re not speaking our language. Let me show you how!
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.
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!
