How to Communicate With Your Autistic Friends

 

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Speak with them using the same way you speak to your other friends. If they misunderstand something, use full sentences and explain things as needed (for example, explaining that something is upsetting you).

 

1. Ask specific questions.

 

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Questions like "How was your day?" may be confusingly broad, and they may not know where to start. "How did your Science class go?" allows them to narrow in and figure out how to answer you.

 

1. Use visual cues when asking questions.

 

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When you are asking them a question, try to use visual cues so that they can understand more about your question. Since they are sensitive to touch, try to avoid sudden touches.

 

1. Don't rush communication