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If an autistic person feels pressured to provide a quick answer, they may have a harder time garnering their thoughts into words. Use patience and let them take as much time as they need. Add pauses in the conversation and give them time to think and react. Your flexibility can reduce the anxiety around the communication and will make talking easier.
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Autistic people are different, they are a special gift for us. Recognize their abilities and individual strengths, issues may vary from one person to another. Some of them may sound flat or not use their actual voice tones to you; but believe it that once you respect and treat them as equals, you will be able to see that they can be a good friend. Autism is not a joke, the 2nd of April 2016 is the day when we celebrate the differences between us and our friends. Happy World Autism Awareness Day, everyone! Have fun with your friends!
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