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.
Monthly Archive: April 2020
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?
The Blissful Peace of Autistic Staring
Why do autistic people stare and zone out so much? We need to do it as much as we need to breathe, and interrupting us (unless we are in danger) is damaging to our mental health.
The Rampant Bullying of Autistic People
When an autistic person is bullied, it is rampant and vicious. Why does this happen?
A Look Inside the Autistic Brain While Conversing With a Neurotypical
What is it really like for an autistic person to have a conversation with a neurotypical person who doesn’t understand autistic behavior? It goes a little something like this.
Parents of Autistic Children: Don’t Accidentally Turn Us Into Parrots (The Extreme Importance of Context)
Does your autistic child REALLY understand why they are performing a certain social skill, or are they just parroting you? Learn how to explain neurotypical social skills so we actually understand them.
The Importance of “Listening Noises” in Neurotypical Conversation (And Why Those Noises May Mean the Exact Opposite If an Autistic Person Makes Them)
Have you ever wondered why neurotypical people make strange sounds while you, an autistic person, are speaking? They’re trying to encourage you to keep speaking!
“Why Do You Make Everything About You?” – Why Autistic People ‘Don’t Listen’ When You Vent
Does it appear like your autistic loved one makes everything about themselves? That’s us trying to CONNECT with you! Find out what’s really going on.
Is There a Connection Between “Zoning Out” As a Passenger and Getting Lost While Driving?
Why do autistic people “zone out” during car rides? Is this why some autistic people get lost more easily than others?
Neurotypical Frustration Magnifies Autistic Anxiety 10-Fold
If you become frustrated with your autistic loved one, they will not be able to understand you and will become incredibly anxious and scared. Here’s how to communicate more effectively.
