We Have Trouble Connecting Our Behavior to Your Response
Why does my autistic loved one seem so confused about my obvious anger? It might not be obvious to us! Read to understand what’s happening in our brains a bit better.
Category: Autistic Characteristics
We Don’t Know What Our Faces Are Doing
A “blank” or impassive facial expression on an autistic person can be disconcerting if you don’t understand what’s happening. We often don’t know what our faces are doing, and there is no insult or threat aimed at you.
Many Autistic People Experience Delayed Emotional Processing
Delayed emotional processing in autistic people is often misunderstood as being cold and unfeeling or being hysterical. We just process emotions in a different way.
The Trouble With “Common Sense”
Why doesn’t my autistic loved one have common sense? The answer might surprise you!
What Is Autistic Masking?
Autistic masking comes at great personal cost, but it’s what keeps us as safe as we can be in a neurotypical world.
We Will Say We Understand Even When We Don’t
Most autistic people don’t like to lie…and we aren’t good at it. However, because of abuse and mistreatment, we MAY say we understand you when we don’t.
Do Autistic People Experience Time Differently Than Neurotypicals?
Do autistic people experience time differently than neurotypicals?
When You Finally Lose Your Cool and Yell at Us After Expressing Your Anger Non-Verbally, This Is Our FIRST and ONLY Indicator That You’re Upset
Does your autistic loved one have difficulty understanding you’re upset unless you’re yelling at them? Here’s why!
“I Shouldn’t Have to Ask!” – The Phrase That Ruins Inter-Neurotype Relationships (And What to Do Instead)
Neurotypicals who live with and/or love an autistic person, do you ever wonder how you can come home from a hectic day with the word “stressed” practically written all over your face, and your...
We Have No Intuitive Concept of Social Hierarchy
Do you ever wonder why the autistic person in your life appears to be completely unaware of how to talk to people in a social class above them? That’s because we don’t intuitively understand social hierarchy! It’s not natural for us.
