Read This If You Don’t Know How to Talk to Someone Who Has Autism

First, there’s the misunderstanding: “What’s that supposed to mean? You don’t like me here?” replies the neurotypical.

Second, there’s the attempt to clarify the misunderstanding: “Oh, um, I didn’t mean … I meant … it was supposed to be a pun,” the autistic person offers, awkwardly.

We often hear about how to recognize a person with autism and how to treat them. But there isn’t much out there about where to start when you’re not familiar with autism, how to deal with your own discomfort, and what’s considered offensive. To read the full article, click here.