Shade Never Made Anybody Less Autistic
You can’t make someone not autistic. We always have been and always will be, but you can learn to better understand us, so we can communicate more peacefully and effectively.
Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
Communicate more effectively with your autistic loved one.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published April 20, 2020 · Last modified July 13, 2020
You can’t make someone not autistic. We always have been and always will be, but you can learn to better understand us, so we can communicate more peacefully and effectively.
Autistic Characteristics / Questions & Answers
by jaimeaheidel · Published April 20, 2020 · Last modified July 13, 2020
Does your autistic loved one get lost easily when driving? It’s more common than you think.
Autistic Characteristics / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published April 20, 2020 · Last modified July 13, 2020
Why do autistic people use big words? It’s not to show off, it’s just how we talk.
Autistic Characteristics / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published April 20, 2020 · Last modified July 13, 2020
You may think you’re showing friendliness and kindness to your autistic loved one, but when your vibe doesn’t match your words, we’ll know, and you will scare us.
Better Communication / Dating & Relationships
by jaimeaheidel · Published April 20, 2020 · Last modified July 13, 2020
Your autistic partner loves you, but they may not show it the way you expect. However, if you say something like, “If you loved me, you would…”, you’re abusing them, even if it’s unintentional. Here’s how to achieve better communication in your relationship.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published April 20, 2020 · Last modified July 13, 2020
Does your autistic loved one seem “stuck” on rules? Rules are like oxygen to us. We need them. Learn why.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Dating & Relationships
by jaimeaheidel · Published April 20, 2020 · Last modified July 13, 2020
Do you have trouble understanding flirting and subtext as an autistic person? Same. Learn how neurotypical and neurodivergent people can communicate their needs and desires more effectively with one another.
Better Communication / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published April 20, 2020 · Last modified July 13, 2020
Struggling to help your autistic child achieve understanding and mastery of household tasks? Try this scaffolding technique!
Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published April 20, 2020 · Last modified July 13, 2020
“Nevermind” may be one of the worst things you can say to your autistic child because you are stealing their ability to be independent right out from under them!
Better Communication / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published April 20, 2020 · Last modified July 13, 2020
“What is the motivation for this?” Before you have an emotional reaction to something your autistic loved one has said, not said, done, or not done, ask yourself this question, and save yourself serious heartbreak and trauma on both sides.
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