Do Autistic People Experience Time Differently Than Neurotypicals?
Do autistic people experience time differently than neurotypicals?
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Is Overcompensation a Factor in Autistics Who Find Chores and Cleaning to Do Wherever They Are?
Could overcompensation be a factor in why your autistic loved one always needs to have “something to do” when away from home?
When You Finally Lose Your Cool and Yell at Us After Expressing Your Anger Non-Verbally, This Is Our FIRST and ONLY Indicator That You’re Upset
Does your autistic loved one have difficulty understanding you’re upset unless you’re yelling at them? Here’s why!
“I Shouldn’t Have to Ask!” – The Phrase That Ruins Inter-Neurotype Relationships (And What to Do Instead)
Neurotypicals who live with and/or love an autistic person, do you ever wonder how you can come home from a hectic day with the word “stressed” practically written all over your face, and your...
The Real Reason Autistic People Struggle With Household Chores
Does your autistic loved one struggle with household chores? It’s not laziness or a lack of caring. You just need to be more specific.
“Are You Waiting for an Engraved Invitation?”
Does it seem like the autistic person in your life doesn’t listen to you or follow instructions? You might not be being specific enough.
Make Comparisons to Help the Autistic Person in Your Life Better Understand Your Meaning
Do you have trouble getting your autistic loved one to understand your meaning or get them to stop doing things that hurt you? Try this approach!
“You Have an Answer for Everything, Don’t You?”
Why does my autistic loved one always talk back to me? Well, they are and they aren’t. The autistic mind is literal, and when the answer a question, it’s because they think that’s exactly what you want!
We Have No Intuitive Concept of Social Hierarchy
Do you ever wonder why the autistic person in your life appears to be completely unaware of how to talk to people in a social class above them? That’s because we don’t intuitively understand social hierarchy! It’s not natural for us.
Why Does My Autistic Loved One Ask “Why” All the Time?
Why does my autistic loved one ask “why” all the time? Learn how beneficial it is to explain things in detail to person on the spectrum.
