The Wool Hat Story – ABA Torture of Autistic Child
Autistic children shouldn’t be tortured, punished, and coerced into complying with unreasonable behavior plans. This is the wool hat story of ABA abuse.
Communicate more effectively with your autistic loved one.
Reprinted Articles / School & Learning / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published February 24, 2021 · Last modified February 25, 2021
Autistic children shouldn’t be tortured, punished, and coerced into complying with unreasonable behavior plans. This is the wool hat story of ABA abuse.
As an autistic person, do you have trouble understanding neurotypicals? This series aims to help you understand your neurotypical loved one!
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Understanding Neurotypicals
by jaimeaheidel · Published January 26, 2021 · Last modified May 1, 2021
Inter-neurotype friendships between autistic and neurotypical people can be a challenge, especially if you’re a rose and they’re a cactus.
Actually Autistic Advocacy / Autistic Characteristics / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication / School & Learning / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published January 22, 2021 · Last modified February 22, 2025
You should not take away stim toys from your autistic students. They are as necessary as glasses or a hearing aid.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published January 12, 2021 · Last modified March 10, 2025
“I didn’t do it!!” Even if you saw him do it, your autistic child didn’t do it. Here’s what I mean.
Autistic Characteristics / Common Misconceptions / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published December 14, 2020
An autistic meltdown is not the same as a tantrum, and mistaking them for each other can cause serious and lasting psychological harm to your loved one!
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships / Parent & Child Communication / Trauma & PTSD
by jaimeaheidel · Published December 8, 2020
“Why are autistic people so rude and blunt?” We don’t mean any offense, we just call things as we see them! Discover your autistic loved one’s intentions.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published December 1, 2020 · Last modified June 27, 2023
Do you have trouble getting your autistic child to follow rules? You may be surprised at what’s actually happening. They need context!
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published November 25, 2020 · Last modified July 9, 2023
Why doesn’t my autistic loved one recognize me? Learn more about face blindness and how you can help.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions
by jaimeaheidel · Published November 17, 2020 · Last modified February 22, 2025
As an autistic person, I felt like my entire life was about playing “beat the clock” so I could finally have the breakdown I always knew was coming.
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