Why I (An Autistic Person) Seem Almost Eerily Calm When I’m Most Anxious
I may look calm on the outside, but on the inside, I’m feeling very anxious. Learn why a blank face on an autistic person may be a sign of anxiety.
Category: Autistic Characteristics
“Why Are You Saying This Out of Nowhere?” – A Short Script for Autistic People to Decrease Misunderstandings
“Why are you saying this out of nowhere?” This script is something autistic people can use when a conversation goes wrong.
The Missing Rock Theory (A Simple Yet Powerful Analogy on Selective Mutism in Autistic People)
What does selective mutism or going non-verbal look like for an autistic person? This mom gives a powerful analogy to help clear up scary misunderstandings.
Reasons You (Mistakenly) Believe Autistic People Are Selfish – Part 2 – Survival Mode
Autistic people aren’t selfish, we just process the world differently. Learn about survival mode and how autistic people experience the world.
Reasons You (Mistakenly) Believe Autistic People Are Selfish – Part 1 – Miscommunication
Autistic people are not selfish, we just speak a different neurological language. Allow me to translate.
Autistic People Ask Questions to Get Answers – Period
When an autistic person asks a question, we are looking for an answer. That’s it. There is no other reason. Please understand this.
“Why Are Autistic People So Abrupt?” – (Hint: It’s Not Purposeful Rudeness)
Why does your autistic loved one blurt out words at the most inopportune times? We don’t see it that way. We’re not rude, we’re trying not to forget!
Don’t Suppress Your Child’s Emotions, Redirect Them Instead
Suppressing your child’s natural emotions can do serious psychological harm. Whether your child is autistic or neurotypical, redirect emotions instead.
Lost in Translation: The Social Language Theory of Neurodivergence (By Trauma Geek)
Why do autistic and neurotypical people confuse each other so much when trying to interact? Because we are speaking two different social languages, and neither of them are wrong!
Why You Should NOT Prevent an Autistic Child From Stimming
Stimming is a natural part of autistic self-expression and sensory regulation. Stifling stimming can cause severe distress and psychological damage.
