The Trouble With “Common Sense”
Why doesn’t my autistic loved one have common sense? The answer might surprise you!
Category: Common Misconceptions
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.
Is Overcompensation a Factor in Autistics Who Find Chores and Cleaning to Do Wherever They Are?
Could overcompensation be a factor in why your autistic loved one always needs to have “something to do” when away from home?
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...
The Real Reason Autistic People Struggle With Household Chores
Does your autistic loved one struggle with household chores? It’s not laziness or a lack of caring. You just need to be more specific.
“You Have an Answer for Everything, Don’t You?”
Why does my autistic loved one always talk back to me? Well, they are and they aren’t. The autistic mind is literal, and when the answer a question, it’s because they think that’s exactly what you want!
Does Your Autistic Loved One Appear to Talk Down to You?
Does your autistic loved one appear to talk to you in a condescending tone? It’s not done out of malice. Here’s what’s really happening.
How an Autistic Person Will Thank You Without Words
I can’t tell you how many times in my life I have gotten into trouble for not saying “Thank you” after receiving a gift or for somebody making something, doing something for me, or...
Startled Does Not Equal “Guilty”
Pretty deer (doe fawn) with an alert expression and large ears against a green woodland backdrop with text that reads: “Startled Does Not Equal Guilty”
