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8 Neurotypical Social Norms That Baffle Your Autistic Loved One

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February 3, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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Podcast - Interview with Jaime A. Heidel discussing her book, "What Did I Do Wrong?"

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What Did I Do Wrong?
Podcast Episode · Meet My Autistic Brain · 03/17/2024 · 36m
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January 30, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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Podcast - Understanding Autistic Communication with Jaime A. Heidel

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Understanding Autistic Communication with Jaime A. Heidel | The Neurodiverging Podcast
As a late-diagnosed autistic/ADHD person, this question was the theme of Jaime A. Heidel's childhood, teens, and young adult life. She created a guide to help the future generation of autistic people…
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January 30, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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Autistic meltdowns aren't the same as tantrums

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Jessica Carnes @thetolkienotaku Autistic meltdowns aren't tantrums. Tantrums as "I didn't get what I wanted. Maybe if I cry I will." Autistic meltdown (for me, at least) "I don't understand why the world is this way and it's really freaking me out!" Steve Asbell @steve_aswell #AskingAutistics: What do you with your parents knew about autistic meltdowns when you were a kid?
January 17, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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"I Don't Know What That Means" Is a Request for More Information

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"I Don't Know What That Means" Is a Request for More Information - Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
"I don't know what that means." If you hear this from an autistic person, they probably need more information from you in order to understand what you're telling them.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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Startled Does Not Equal "Guilty"

An easy startle reflex can be misinterpreted by neurotypical people as a sign of guilt.

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Startled Does Not Equal "Guilty" - Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
Pretty deer (doe fawn) with an alert expression and large ears against a green woodland backdrop with text that reads: "Startled Does Not Equal Guilty"
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January 12, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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Problem: Frequent arguments with your autistic loved one. Solution: This book.

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Graphic of a man and woman arguing with speech bubbles formed into fists. Graphic of the front cover of the book, "What Did I Do Wrong?" An Accessible Guide to Preventing Traumatic Misunderstandings Between You and Your Autistic Loved One, which features a blackboard background and a woman with red hair holding her hand to her face, her eyes closed
January 10, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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Confusion, Gaslighting, and Being Taken Advantage Of

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Confusion, Gaslighting, and Being Taken Advantage Of - Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
Autistic people are especially vulnerable to gaslighting and being taken advantage of.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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What "I Don't Know" May Really Mean for the Autistic Person in Your Life

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What "I Don't Know" May Really Mean for the Autistic Person in Your Life - Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
“I don’t know.” If you hear that answer a LOT from the autistic person in your life, you definitely need to read this post. When I was younger, especially when I was a child,...
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January 8, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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Teasing: Bonding for Non-Autistic People, Torture for Most Autistics

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Teasing: Bonding for Non-Autistic People, Torture for Most Autistics - Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
"Teasing", a bonding experience for neurotypicals that can be confusing and traumatizing for their autistic counterparts.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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A Permanent Residence in the Uncanny Valley - Face Blindness From an Autistic Perspective

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A Permanent Residence in the Uncanny Valley - Face Blindness From an Autistic Perspective
We're not pretending we don't know you, we don't recognize you.
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January 2, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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“What Did I Do Wrong?” - A Book That Breaks the Traumatic Cycle of Communication Misunderstandings Between Autistic and Neurotypical People

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“What Did I Do Wrong?” - A Book That Breaks the Traumatic Cycle of Communication Misunderstandings Between Autistic and Neurotypical People
One copy at a time.
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December 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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🎙️ 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘!
Parent Perspectives: Watching Siblings Embrace Autism Together
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December 16, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Words Matter: Statements That Harm the Mental Health of Neurodivergent Kids - The Autism ADHD Podcast

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THE AUTISM ADHD PODCAST: Words Matter: Statements That Harm the Mental Health of Neurodivergent Kids
Welcome to The Autism ADHD Podcast! Holly welcomes Jamie A. Heidel, a late-diagnosed autistic ADHD writer, consultant, and communication translator, back to the podcast. They chat about damaging…
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December 18, 2024 at 2:41 PM
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How to Use Multisensory Support to Help Your Autistic Child Learn New Information and Become More Independent

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February 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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8 Sensory Experiences That May Trigger Your Autistic Loved One’s Fight-or-Flight Response

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8 Sensory Experiences That May Trigger Your Autistic Loved One’s Fight-or-Flight Response - Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
Does your autistic loved one shy away from touch? Scream unexpectedly? Break into tears often? In this article, I explain what's happening.
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February 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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8 Things Autistic People Do That You’re Misreading as a Neurotypical

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8 Things Autistic People Do That You’re Misreading as a Neurotypical - Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
Neurotypical people often misunderstand autistic people and attach hidden social meaning to our traits where there is none.
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March 21, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Please Be Very Specific When Making a Request of An Autistic

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Please Be Very Specific When Making a Request of An Autistic
"There's dog poop on the floor."
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December 21, 2024 at 10:08 PM
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My autistic daughter fully understood what that motherfucker was saying. She's literally worried for her life.

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April 30, 2025 at 3:42 AM
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There are some truly evil people in this world and we have to stand together and be a force for good and a force for change. #thisisamerica #autismdad #autismawareness
May 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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🎙️ 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘!
Parent Perspectives: Developing Resilience
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January 13, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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Podcast - The Common Misunderstandings Between Autistic and Neurotypical Individuals

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152. The Common Misunderstandings Between Autistic and Neurotypical Individuals with Jaime A. Heidel — Mother's Guide Through Autism
Brigitte talks to Jaime A. Heidel, a writer, advocate, and autistic communication translator, about the communication difficulty autistic and neurotypical individuals have between them.
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January 29, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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Happy New Year from Mr. Bear‼️🐻🖤

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January 3, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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Being accused of lying can cause us (autistic folks) to look like we're lying

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January 10, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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My blog post this week talks about my actual #transition to becoming a full time #caregiver of my son who has #specialneeds
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Transition
My first post was about how I came to the decision internally to become a full-time caregiver and advocate for Evan. This post is about the actual transition from working full time since I graduated c...
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December 16, 2024 at 5:51 PM