Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay Thinking Outside the Box: Tools for Effective Neurodiverse Communication-Sarah and Larry Nannery
Sep 24, 2024
Join Sarah Nannery, an Autistic professional and Director of Development for Autism Initiatives at Drexel University, and her partner Larry Nannery, a coaching expert, as they share their journey in neurodiverse communication. They dive into unique strategies like using trigger words for clear signals and establishing routines to support memory. Discover how context affects understanding, the importance of assuming positive intent, and the value of reset moments. Their insights promise to inspire better connections in mixed neurotype relationships.
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Context Drives Different Interpretations
- Neurotypical partners often communicate assuming shared context; autistic partners may default to literal interpretation.
- This mismatch multiplies across many everyday exchanges and causes recurring frustration.
Use Clear Full Sentences
- Speak in clearer, slightly longer sentences to convey intent and expected action.
- Larry models this by expanding short phrases into full instructions so Sarah knows what to do.
Short-Term Memory Shapes Habits
- Short-term memory differences change how reminders stick; autistic memory can skip recent events.
- Repetition and concrete cues help embed new expectations over time.
