Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
Communicate more effectively with your autistic loved one.
Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships / Parent & Child Communication / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published November 15, 2023 · Last modified February 21, 2025
When people who have little experience with mental illness hear the term ‘complex PTSD’, their minds automatically conjure images of sustained physical abuse or one major traumatic life event that permanently altered one’s nervous...
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships / Parent & Child Communication / Questions & Answers / Resources / School & Learning / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published September 12, 2023
Looking for a book that will help you better understand your autistic loved one? “What Did I Do Wrong?” has the explanations you need.
The ladies of Kind Theory interviewed me for their YouTube channel, and I was happy to be a part of it. Trigger Warning for discussion of childhood trauma.
My interview with Carole Jean Whittington on the Mind Your Autistic Brain Talk Show
Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published July 26, 2020 · Last modified March 19, 2025
You may think you’re being blunt and direct with your autistic loved one, but you might not be. Your last straw is often our first clue that something is wrong.
Why does my autistic loved one always talk back to me? Well, they are and they aren’t. The autistic mind is literal, and when the answer a question, it’s because they think that’s exactly what you want!
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published April 16, 2020 · Last modified March 24, 2025
I can’t tell you how many times in my life I have gotten into trouble for not saying “Thank you” after receiving a gift or for somebody making something, doing something for me, or...
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published April 15, 2020 · Last modified July 3, 2020
Why does my autistic loved one dodge questions? Are they hiding something? Probably not. Here’s what’s REALLY happening when you ask us a question.
This is one of those things I found out about the difference between neurotypical behavior and autistic behavior that felt like a punch to the gut. Apparently, in neurotypical society, showing confusion and asking...
I promise I’m going somewhere with this! 😄 OK, so if you’ve ever attended public or private school or had an office job, you’ll be familiar with this scenario: You’ve got a bunch of papers...
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