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How to Communicate with the Neurodivergent: A Quick Guide

Saturday, December 16, 2023

1. Don’t assume negative intent. 2. Don’t focus on HOW it was said, focus on WHAT. Many of the neurodivergent can’t identify what tone they’re supposed to use NOR what tone they’re using. 3. Don’t respond to your INTERPRETATION of what was said; ACKNOWLEDGE what was ACTUALLY said and go from there. 4. Don’t look for subtext; there is none. 5. Don’t comment on the lack of eye contact and/or on their movements if you want them to be able to pay attention. 6. Take what was said at face value.

Conclusion

Items 1 and 6 are the most important, which is why they are placed where they are; build-up.

Assuming negative intent and then acting upon said assumption will only lead to misunderstandings, ruin relationships, and, potentially, traumatize the neurodivergent individual who is already doing everything they can to not be understood.

Don’t. React. Get clarification. We will tell you our intent.

Well, this is all the education for today! Thank you for reading!

May every decision you make be *in the spirit of fairness* and may the rest of your day *NOT go to $#!7*!

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Monday, July 10, 2023 Communication is NOT difficult for autistic people.

Communication BETWEEN allistic and autistic people is difficult because of a language barrier.

The communication issues are MUTUAL.

Stop making autistic people carry the burden and learn how we communicate. - Forest, @forestvanslyke

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