THE AUTISM ADHD PODCAST Strategies to Prevent Trauma in Autistic Children & Teens
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Jun 12, 2024 Jaime A. Heidel, an Autistic/ADHD author and consultant, discusses her book 'What Did I Do Wrong?' which addresses communication gaps between neurotypical and autistic individuals. She shares her personal experiences with trauma caused by misunderstandings and labels from society. The conversation reveals how differing communication styles can lead to emotional challenges for autistic children. Jaime emphasizes the need for empathy, clear communication, and supportive environments to help bridge the gap and heal trauma within families.
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Social Media Validates Autism Experiences
- Jaime started sharing her autistic experience on social media and gathered community input.
- This created validation for autistics and context for neurotypicals to bridge communication gaps.
Direct Speech vs. Implicit Cues
- Autistic people typically communicate very directly and literally.
- Neurotypical communication relies on subtle cues that autistic people often miss, causing misinterpretation.
Learning Avoidance as Self-Protection
- Jamie avoided learning new skills due to past criticisms for slow progress and misunderstandings.
- Avoidance appeared antisocial but was self-protection from frustration and confusion.
