Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
Communicate more effectively with your autistic loved one.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published May 9, 2020 · Last modified July 15, 2020
Does your autistic child laugh at you when you’re angry. It’s probably not disrespect, it’s a complete lack of understanding of how you’re trying to communicate with your facial expressions.
Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published May 9, 2020 · Last modified July 15, 2020
Does the autistic person in your life seem to abandon you when you’re upset? They might think that’s exactly what you want, or they may not understand they’ve upset you at all.
Better Communication / Dating & Relationships / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published May 9, 2020 · Last modified July 15, 2020
Why can’t people just “let things go”? Nobody really does that.
Want to fool around? Punch me in the face? I can’t tell the difference! This could be what’s happening with you and your autistic partner as well.
Better Communication / Common Misconceptions
by jaimeaheidel · Published May 5, 2020 · Last modified July 15, 2020
Does it seem like the autistic person in your life doesn’t listen to you when you speak? That’s because we have a really rough time knowing when it’s our turn to speak!
Better Communication / Dating & Relationships / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published May 4, 2020 · Last modified July 15, 2020
Is your autistic loved one trying to hurt your feelings? Probably not. Discover the magic of the benefit of the doubt and how to have more effective communication with your autistic loved one.
Better Communication / Common Misconceptions
by jaimeaheidel · Published May 4, 2020 · Last modified July 15, 2020
“If I knew you were autistic, I would understand your behavior. You should just tell people!” Coming out as autistic can be incredibly dangerous and backfire horribly. Here is why some of us don’t disclose.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions
by jaimeaheidel · Published May 4, 2020 · Last modified July 15, 2020
Intentions mean everything to me, but, apparently, I’m very much in the minority.
Does your autistic loved one appear to have difficulty with taking care of bodily needs such as using the bathroom, eating, or showering? It could be because they hate living in a body. (I do.)
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions
by jaimeaheidel · Published May 4, 2020 · Last modified July 15, 2020
Why does my autistic loved one interrupt me all the time? Good question. It’s not malice. Here’s what’s really happening and what might help improve communication.
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