Just Because We Don’t Like Your Car Doesn’t Mean We Don’t Like You
Why doesn’t my autistic friend even notice what I drive? Material things don’t mean that much to us, but you do!
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“You Know What You Did” Is Emotional Blackmail to an Autistic Person (And Anyone, Really)
“You know what you did.” No, your autistic friend or family member does NOT know what they did, and the only thing you’re doing by saying that is traumatizing them. Here’s how to communicate with an autistic person more effectively.
We Honestly Think You’re Messing With Our Heads
Why does my autistic loved one think I’m lying to them when I explain my emotions? We literally think you’re messing with our heads.
“Nobody Can Tell You Anything!” – Yes, You Can. You Just Need a Different Approach
“Nobody can tell you anything!” Does your autistic loved one seem defensive or frightened when you confront them about something? Try this helpful approach!
Why Autistic People Can’t “See” What’s Right in Front of Us
Your autistic loved one is not lazy, unmotivated, or pretending to not see what’s right in front of them. We literally CAN’T see it!
Why Your Autistic Loved One Has Trouble Leaving the Shower (Or Getting Into It)
Does your autistic loved one have trouble starting a project but then can’t seem to stop when it’s “time” to? This is autistic inertia.
Why Your Autistic Loved One Appears to “Ignore” You
Your autistic loved one isn’t ignoring you out of malice, we just process the world differently.
“You Are So Defensive!!”
Why is my autistic loved one so defensive all the time? Why can’t they just apologize? Because we don’t know what we’re apologizing for!
Is Dating While Masking Lying to a Potential Partner?
Is masking while dating lying to a potential romantic partner?
Why Many Autistic People Have Trouble Apologizing
Does your autistic loved one have trouble apologizing? This is a common misconception. It’s not that we don’t want to apologize, we don’t understand what we have to apologize for!
