The Articulate Autistic
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I'm a late-diagnosed autistic/ADHD woman who translates autistic communication, behavior, and intentions through comprehensive writing and one-to-one consultations.
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Tips for the Embarrassed Parent of an Autistic Child
If you’ve ever found yourself embarrassed by something your autistic child has done in public, I understand. As a neurotypical person, your brain is literally hard-wired to avoid being signaled out and “othered”. You’re a social creature who is designed to survive based on inclusion and relationships, and anything that threatens that, even your own child, can stir up primal feelings of self-protectiveness.
By The Articulate Autistic3 years ago in Families
Why Autistic People May Be More Susceptible to Abusive Romantic Relationships
Are you an autistic person who has been in an abusive romantic relationship? I am, and I know of many other autistic people who have been through this, as well. While anyone of any race, gender, sexual identity, religion, or ability can find themselves in an abusive relationship, there are certain groups of people who are more susceptible to it than others.
By The Articulate Autistic3 years ago in Psyche
Why Autistic People Appear to “Overdo” School and Work Projects
I often say that I don’t half-ass anything, I do it with my whole ass or not at all. Even though the saying is tongue-in-cheek, the sentiment, for me, is not. I either do something thoroughly or not at all. It’s just how I am as an autistic/ADHD person.
By The Articulate Autistic3 years ago in Education
10 “Nice” Things Neurotypical People Unknowingly Do That Harm Autistics
I’ve been asking the autistic community questions on my Instagram page, and they’ve helped me to come up with a list of 10 things that neurotypical people do in an attempt to be “nice” and caring to their autistic loved ones that actually end up having the opposite effect.
By The Articulate Autistic3 years ago in Families
15 Things That Bother Your Autistic Loved One (That You May Not Even Notice)
Non-speaking autistic people, especially those without access to alternative means of communication, may struggle painfully with expressing their needs, wants, and experiences of the world around them, which can lead to frequent meltdowns and frustration on both sides.
By The Articulate Autistic3 years ago in Humans
