My Friend Autism
Rude or Autistic
Nov 10, 2023
Orion Kelly, Autistic advocate, explores misunderstandings and mental health in autism. The challenge of small talk, the misunderstanding of autism and rude behavior. Enhancing self-awareness for autistic individuals and promoting acceptance and inclusion.
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- Misconceptions around autistic communication can lead to autistic individuals being perceived as rude due to their struggles with social norms, nonverbal cues, and sensory processing.
- Autistic individuals can improve self-awareness by understanding their own autistic traits, using explicit communication, and embracing their personal communication style while setting boundaries to effectively manage social interactions.
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Understanding Autistic Communication
Misconceptions and misunderstandings around autistic communication can make autistic people appear rude. They often struggle with social norms, nonverbal cues, and processing sensory information. Autistic individuals may avoid eye contact, have difficulty with sarcasm and humor, struggle with small talk, and have a rigid thinking pattern. These traits can be misinterpreted as rudeness, when in fact, they are simply manifestations of their unique neurodivergent brain.
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