Confusion, Gaslighting, and Being Taken Advantage Of
Autistic people are especially vulnerable to gaslighting and being taken advantage of.
Communicate more effectively with your autistic loved one.
Autistic people are especially vulnerable to gaslighting and being taken advantage of.
Better Communication / Parent & Child Communication / School & Learning
by jaimeaheidel · Published May 10, 2020
Just because something is easy for you doesn’t mean it’s easy for someone else, especially if that person is on the spectrum.
Parent & Child Communication / School & Learning / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published May 10, 2020
Is it difficult for your autistic loved one to learn something new? It may seem like stubbornness or lack of caring, but it may be that learning is actually traumatic and exhausting for your autistic loved one.
Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships
by jaimeaheidel · Published May 10, 2020 · Last modified July 15, 2020
Why do I have to be sobbing for my autistic loved one to understand I’m upset? Because you’re not speaking our language. Let me show you how!
Does your autistic loved one seem to need to explain everything? This might be how they are showing you empathy and understanding. It could also be a fear response induced by PTSD.
Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published May 9, 2020 · Last modified July 15, 2020
Your autistic partner says something you find offensive, you confront them, they have a meltdown. Now what? Here’s why this common miscommunication happens.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published May 9, 2020 · Last modified July 15, 2020
Does your autistic child laugh at you when you’re angry. It’s probably not disrespect, it’s a complete lack of understanding of how you’re trying to communicate with your facial expressions.
Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published May 9, 2020 · Last modified July 15, 2020
Does the autistic person in your life seem to abandon you when you’re upset? They might think that’s exactly what you want, or they may not understand they’ve upset you at all.
Better Communication / Dating & Relationships / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published May 9, 2020 · Last modified July 15, 2020
Why can’t people just “let things go”? Nobody really does that.
Want to fool around? Punch me in the face? I can’t tell the difference! This could be what’s happening with you and your autistic partner as well.
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