8 Neurotypical Social Norms That Baffle Your Autistic Loved One
If you have an autistic person in your life, you may be confused about some of their traits. Whether it’s something they said, a tone of voice they used, or a non-verbal cue they...
Category: Autistic Characteristics
7 Natural Autistic Traits You’re Mistaking for Arrogance
“If your nose were any further in the air, when it rained, you’d drown!” “You think you know everything, don’t you?” “Nobody can tell you anything!” “You always have an answer for everything!” As...
The Child, the Chair, and the Lake – The Importance of Accommodating Autistic Literal Thinking to Provide Emotional Safety
If your autistic child thinks literally, it’s quite common. Learn how to accommodate literal thinking in autistic people and prevent trauma.
“What Did I Do Wrong?” – Book Available Now!
Looking for a book that will help you better understand your autistic loved one? “What Did I Do Wrong?” has the explanations you need.
Why Your Autistic Loved One Doesn’t Appear to Reciprocate in Conversation
Is your autistic loved one purposefully not reciprocating in conversations with you, or is something getting lost in translation?
Why Your Autistic Loved One Can’t Find Objects Right in Front of Them
“Why can’t my autistic child find things?” If your autistic loved one is having trouble finding things, they’re not pretending, they need support.
The World Needs Autistic People – Why Eliminating Neurodiversity Could Put Humanity at Risk
Science has found a way to detect autism in the womb, and the next step may be to try to eliminate it. Why the world needs autistic people.
Why Your Autistic Loved One May Need to Cook Alone
Does your autistic loved one seem anxious and irritable in the kitchen? They may need to cook alone to concentrate!
Autistic People Do Not “Get Used to” Forced Sensory Stimuli (And Science Proves It)
Science has proven that exposure therapy for autistic sensory sensitivities does not work (and it causes emotional harm).
Why Autistic People Often Find Socializing With Neurotypical People Challenging
Autistic people are often mistaken as “rude” or “selfish” because we don’t socialize as often as our neurotypical counterparts. Here are some reasons why.
