We Don’t Know When It’s Our Turn to Speak
Does it seem like the autistic person in your life doesn’t listen to you when you speak? That’s because we have a really rough time knowing when it’s our turn to speak!
Communicate more effectively with your autistic loved one.
Better Communication / Common Misconceptions
by jaimeaheidel · Published May 5, 2020 · Last modified July 15, 2020
Does it seem like the autistic person in your life doesn’t listen to you when you speak? That’s because we have a really rough time knowing when it’s our turn to speak!
Better Communication / Dating & Relationships / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published May 4, 2020 · Last modified July 15, 2020
Is your autistic loved one trying to hurt your feelings? Probably not. Discover the magic of the benefit of the doubt and how to have more effective communication with your autistic loved one.
Better Communication / Common Misconceptions
by jaimeaheidel · Published May 4, 2020 · Last modified July 15, 2020
“If I knew you were autistic, I would understand your behavior. You should just tell people!” Coming out as autistic can be incredibly dangerous and backfire horribly. Here is why some of us don’t disclose.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions
by jaimeaheidel · Published May 4, 2020 · Last modified July 15, 2020
Intentions mean everything to me, but, apparently, I’m very much in the minority.
Does your autistic loved one appear to have difficulty with taking care of bodily needs such as using the bathroom, eating, or showering? It could be because they hate living in a body. (I do.)
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions
by jaimeaheidel · Published May 4, 2020 · Last modified July 15, 2020
Why does my autistic loved one interrupt me all the time? Good question. It’s not malice. Here’s what’s really happening and what might help improve communication.
Autistic Characteristics / Parent & Child Communication / Questions & Answers
by jaimeaheidel · Published April 24, 2020 · Last modified July 15, 2020
Why can my autistic child do complex math problems but can’t remember how to tie his shoes? Autistic people often have very specific strengths and weaknesses.
Task-oriented vs social-oriented: Is this one of the biggest differences between autistic and neurotypical people?
Autistic Characteristics / Common Misconceptions
by jaimeaheidel · Published April 24, 2020 · Last modified March 7, 2025
Why do autistic people stare and zone out so much? We need to do it as much as we need to breathe, and interrupting us (unless we are in danger) is damaging to our mental health.
Parent & Child Communication / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published April 24, 2020 · Last modified July 15, 2020
When an autistic person is bullied, it is rampant and vicious. Why does this happen?
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