“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.
Category: Parent & Child Communication
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.
Autistic Literalness Is NOT An Attempt to Be a Smart-Ass
Autistic people are literal. It’s just the way our brains are wired. We’re not winding you up or messing with you when we do exactly what you tell us.
“Your Last Straw Is Often Our First Clue That Something Is Wrong.”
You may think you’re being blunt and direct with your autistic loved one, but you might not be. Your last straw is often our first clue that something is wrong.
“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.
An Adult Autistic Woman Breaks Down the Insidious Trauma Caused By ABA in a Simple Yet Profound Way
Are you thinking of ABA for your autistic child? Please read this article before you enroll them. You may never be able to undo the psychological damage this horrible “therapy” will cause.
