Many people with autism have had negative experiences and misunderstandings in healthcare, often because we autistic individuals communicate differently through body language, which can easily be misinterpreted. A couple of years ago, I underwent a colonoscopy, and my different way of communicating definitely caused problems when interacting with the medical staff! I Gave Staff a […]
Category: Autism and Communication
More than 22 years ago, I was diagnosed with autism, and since then I’ve been learning strategies to make my daily life as easy and smooth as possible. It all comes down to conserving energy. People with neurodivergent conditions often experience a regular day as incredibly draining, and it’s certainly something I won’t grow out […]
Some people wonder if there’s a difference in how autistic and neurotypical individuals communicate. I’d say it’s both yes and no. There are certainly patterns in how many of us autistic people tend to communicate, but we’re all individuals, and communication styles vary greatly within the autistic community. Not every autistic person will display all […]