A Look Inside the Autistic Brain While Conversing With a Neurotypical
What is it really like for an autistic person to have a conversation with a neurotypical person who doesn’t understand autistic behavior? It goes a little something like this.
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Parents of Autistic Children: Don’t Accidentally Turn Us Into Parrots (The Extreme Importance of Context)
Does your autistic child REALLY understand why they are performing a certain social skill, or are they just parroting you? Learn how to explain neurotypical social skills so we actually understand them.
The Importance of “Listening Noises” in Neurotypical Conversation (And Why Those Noises May Mean the Exact Opposite If an Autistic Person Makes Them)
Have you ever wondered why neurotypical people make strange sounds while you, an autistic person, are speaking? They’re trying to encourage you to keep speaking!
“Why Do You Make Everything About You?” – Why Autistic People ‘Don’t Listen’ When You Vent
Does it appear like your autistic loved one makes everything about themselves? That’s us trying to CONNECT with you! Find out what’s really going on.
Is There a Connection Between “Zoning Out” As a Passenger and Getting Lost While Driving?
Why do autistic people “zone out” during car rides? Is this why some autistic people get lost more easily than others?
Neurotypical Frustration Magnifies Autistic Anxiety 10-Fold
If you become frustrated with your autistic loved one, they will not be able to understand you and will become incredibly anxious and scared. Here’s how to communicate more effectively.
Shade Never Made Anybody Less Autistic
You can’t make someone not autistic. We always have been and always will be, but you can learn to better understand us, so we can communicate more peacefully and effectively.
Many Autistic People Get Lost VERY Easily
Does your autistic loved one get lost easily when driving? It’s more common than you think.
We Don’t Use Big Words to Show Off
Why do autistic people use big words? It’s not to show off, it’s just how we talk.
When Your Vibe Doesn’t Match Your Words, It Scares the Crap Out of Us Autistic Folks
You may think you’re showing friendliness and kindness to your autistic loved one, but when your vibe doesn’t match your words, we’ll know, and you will scare us.
