“I Didn’t Do It!” – What Your Autistic Child Might Really Mean When Saying This
“I didn’t do it!!” Even if you saw him do it, your autistic child didn’t do it. Here’s what I mean.
Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
Communicate more effectively with your autistic loved one.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published January 12, 2021 · Last modified March 10, 2025
“I didn’t do it!!” Even if you saw him do it, your autistic child didn’t do it. Here’s what I mean.
Autistic Characteristics / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published December 14, 2020
An autistic meltdown is not the same as a tantrum, and mistaking them for each other can cause serious and lasting psychological harm to your loved one!
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships / Parent & Child Communication / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published December 8, 2020
“Why are autistic people so rude and blunt?” We don’t mean any offense, we just call things as we see them! Discover your autistic loved one’s intentions.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published December 1, 2020 · Last modified June 27, 2023
Do you have trouble getting your autistic child to follow rules? You may be surprised at what’s actually happening. They need context!
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published November 25, 2020 · Last modified July 9, 2023
Why doesn’t my autistic loved one recognize me? Learn more about face blindness and how you can help.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published November 12, 2020 · Last modified February 22, 2025
Does your autistic loved one tend to overshare or overexplain? We don’t mean to come off as desperate or creepy, we just connect differently.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published October 22, 2020 · Last modified October 27, 2020
“Today, autism won.” Not exactly. Being autistic is a neurology that has its own language and customs that you can learn and avoid meltdowns!
Parent & Child Communication / School & Learning
by Lisa Martin · Published October 9, 2020 · Last modified October 19, 2020
ABA for autistic children can cause serious emotional damage. The Montessori Method may be the ideal learning alternative!
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published September 18, 2020 · Last modified February 24, 2025
Does your autistic loved one stare at you when you’re busy or talking to someone else? Here’s why!
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships / Parent & Child Communication / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published September 8, 2020 · Last modified February 24, 2025
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.
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