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.
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Communicate more effectively with your autistic loved one.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships / Parent & Child Communication / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published June 21, 2021
You may think you’re being nice, but you’re actually hurting your autistic loved one. Here’s why.
Autistic Characteristics / Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published May 19, 2021
I’m autistic, and I had sex because I thought the social expectation was that I had to. How to teach your autistic loved ones about sex.
Autistic Characteristics / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication / School & Learning / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published April 29, 2021 · Last modified December 23, 2023
As an autistic person, having bodily needs not only gets on my nerves, it sometimes can cause emotional instability and meltdowns. Can you relate?
ABA Horror Stories / Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication / School & Learning
by jaimeaheidel · Published April 12, 2021 · Last modified April 16, 2021
Denying an autistic child recess, snacks, and bathroom breaks is not teaching, it’s torture.
Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships / Downloadable Content / Parent & Child Communication / Questions & Answers / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published March 30, 2021
Have an autistic loved one? Download, read, and share this free comprehensive guide about unintentional gaslighting and complex PTSD.
Eye contact is painful for autistic people, but it feels comforting and respectful for neurotypical people!
ABA Horror Stories / Interviews / Parent & Child Communication / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published March 5, 2021
Could ABA make your autistic teenager more vulnerable to abuse and assault? Yes! This teen speaks out.
Understanding how neurotypicals use the word “why” differently than autistic people can help mitigate chronic misunderstandings.
Reprinted Articles / School & Learning / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published February 24, 2021 · Last modified February 25, 2021
Autistic children shouldn’t be tortured, punished, and coerced into complying with unreasonable behavior plans. This is the wool hat story of ABA abuse.
As an autistic person, do you have trouble understanding neurotypicals? This series aims to help you understand your neurotypical loved one!
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