15 Things That Bother Your Autistic Loved One (That You May Not Even Notice)
Why is your non-verbal autistic loved one so upset? Here are 15 things that bother autistic people that most neurotypical people don’t notice.
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Communicate more effectively with your autistic loved one.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions
by jaimeaheidel · Published September 3, 2021 · Last modified June 2, 2023
Why is your non-verbal autistic loved one so upset? Here are 15 things that bother autistic people that most neurotypical people don’t notice.
Autistic Characteristics / Better Communication / Common Misconceptions / Dating & Relationships / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published December 1, 2020 · Last modified June 27, 2023
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Better Communication / Dating & Relationships / Parent & Child Communication
by jaimeaheidel · Published May 4, 2020 · Last modified July 15, 2020
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Better Communication / Common Misconceptions
by jaimeaheidel · Published May 4, 2020 · Last modified July 15, 2020
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