How do you describe autism to someone?

You can explain that autism is usually associated with difficulty in social and communication skills, repetitive behaviors, and adherence to routine. It also can be accompanied by sensory sensitivities and challenges with paying attention.

How do you address someone with autism?

On the other hand, there are many parents, loved ones, and professionals who feel strongly that the person –first “person/ people/ individual with autism” language is the most respectful way to refer to individuals on the autism spectrum.

Is it OK to call someone with autism an insult?

The Lasting Impact of Using Autism as an Insult: Put simply, when you call someone autistic as an insult, you reduce our condition down to our worst (or even imagined) traits and then normalize this view as an offhanded comment.

What do you do when someone with autism says Never Mind?

If this is the case, don’t just say ‘Never mind’ and walk away (this happens all the time and it sucks). Instead, try asking the autistic person if they would like to move somewhere with fewer distractions or maybe come back to the topic when things are a bit less busy.

Is it okay to scold an autistic person?

Subsequently, to interfere with an autistic person during this time is to tell them to not feel at all and so, while it’s okay to move us to a more secluded environment, it’s not okay to scold us for reacting in a way which has been incorrectly perceived as rude. [read more about the of challenges of autistic emotional regulation here ]. 4.

How to deal with an autistic person at work?

Instead, try asking the autistic person if they would like to move somewhere with fewer distractions or maybe come back to the topic when things are a bit less busy. Raising your tone or being sharper isn’t likely to change anything other than making everyone feel worse. 2. We Seem Distrustful