Autistic verbal & nonverbal communication differences
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A recent article from Embrace Autism discusses the differences in verbal and nonverbal communication between autistic individuals and neurotypicals. The main points are:
Autistic individuals often prefer to focus on verbal cues rather than nonverbal ones. We value and use different interaction styles compared to neurotypicals.
Whilst the conventional diagnostic criteria may describe this preference as a deficit in social communication, the article suggests that it's more accurately described as a difference or a mismatch in communication styles when viewed from a less neurotypical-centric perspective.
Autistic individuals can communicate effectively, foster shared understanding, and build connections with others who are also autistic in ways that parallel how neurotypicals interact with each other. Who knew?!
The article suggests that if there was a greater shared understanding of these different communication styles, there may be fewer communication struggles in interactions between autistic individuals and neurotypicals.
Autistic verbal & nonverbal communication differences
Autistic verbal & nonverbal communication differences
Autistic verbal & nonverbal communication differences
A recent article from Embrace Autism discusses the differences in verbal and nonverbal communication between autistic individuals and neurotypicals. The main points are:
Autistic individuals often prefer to focus on verbal cues rather than nonverbal ones. We value and use different interaction styles compared to neurotypicals.
Whilst the conventional diagnostic criteria may describe this preference as a deficit in social communication, the article suggests that it's more accurately described as a difference or a mismatch in communication styles when viewed from a less neurotypical-centric perspective.
Autistic individuals can communicate effectively, foster shared understanding, and build connections with others who are also autistic in ways that parallel how neurotypicals interact with each other. Who knew?!
The article suggests that if there was a greater shared understanding of these different communication styles, there may be fewer communication struggles in interactions between autistic individuals and neurotypicals.