Why Your Autistic Loved One May Need to Cook Alone
Does your autistic loved one seem anxious and irritable in the kitchen? They may need to cook alone to concentrate!
Tagged: understanding my autistic loved one
Why Autistic People Often Find Socializing With Neurotypical People Challenging
Autistic people are often mistaken as “rude” or “selfish” because we don’t socialize as often as our neurotypical counterparts. Here are some reasons why.
We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know – The Hidden Disconnect of Socializing While Autistic
If you have an autistic person in your life, learn how to better communicate with them and improve your relationship.
15 Things That Bother Your Autistic Loved One (That You May Not Even Notice)
Why is your non-verbal autistic loved one so upset? Here are 15 things that bother autistic people that most neurotypical people don’t notice.
8 Things Autistic People Do That You’re Misreading as a Neurotypical
Neurotypical people often misunderstand autistic people and attach hidden social meaning to our traits where there is none.
10 “Nice” Things Neurotypical People Unknowingly Do That Harm Autistics
You may think you’re being nice, but you’re actually hurting your autistic loved one. Here’s why.
“I Didn’t Do It!” – What Your Autistic Child Might Really Mean When Saying This
“I didn’t do it!!” Even if you saw him do it, your autistic child didn’t do it. Here’s what I mean.
An Autistic Meltdown Is Not a Tantrum – How to Spot the Difference and Avoid Further Traumatizing Your Loved One
An autistic meltdown is not the same as a tantrum, and mistaking them for each other can cause serious and lasting psychological harm to your loved one!
Why Many Autistic and Otherwise Neurodivergent People Explain Things in Analogies
Does your autistic loved one speak in analogies? I do! And I mean no offense by it. In fact, it’s how I communicate, clarify, and connect with others.
“Why Are You Saying This Out of Nowhere?” – A Short Script for Autistic People to Decrease Misunderstandings
“Why are you saying this out of nowhere?” This script is something autistic people can use when a conversation goes wrong.
