We Don’t Pretend to Be Confused
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...
Monthly Archive: April 2020
No, I Do Not Use My Emotions to Manipulate Others
Are autistic people manipulative with their emotions? Not as a rule! It’s a common misconception that autistic people “overreact” or use emotional outbursts to get what we want. What’s really happening might shock you.
Why Borrowing Someone’s Stapler Is Harder for an Autistic Person
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...
Why Is Disappointment so Agonizing for Autistics?
Why do autistic people seem to handle disappointment so poorly? It’s a combination of being literal, needing routine to survive, and being unable to do things out of order.
Yes, Autistic People Have Empathy!
Do autistic people lack empathy? No! In fact, many autistic people actually experience MORE empathy because the emotions they feel from others come in unfiltered and all at once.
Your Autistic Loved One Is Not Hurting Your Feelings out of Malice
Why does my autistic loved one hurt my feelings all the time? Is it on purpose? Probably not. Here’s what’s really happening.
The Biggest Mistake You Can Make With an Autistic Person Is to Assume We Know What We Did Wrong
Does your autistic loved one say hurtful things? Do they seem surprised when you confront them about it. They ARE! Here’s how to communicate more effectively with your autistic loved one.
How to Tell an Autistic Person You Were Offended By Something We Said or Did (And Have Us Actually Understand You)!
Does the autistic person in your life offend you frequently? They probably don’t mean to. Here’s how to explain it and stop all the arguments.
