Alternative communication methods are not only for nonspeaking or minimally speaking autistic people.
Being "highly speaking" as an autistic kid does not mean "can express myself in words super clearly all the time even when nearing meltdown/shutdown"
Use typing/writing/etc 1/4
Being "highly speaking" as an autistic kid does not mean "can express myself in words super clearly all the time even when nearing meltdown/shutdown"
Use typing/writing/etc 1/4
And it certainly doesn't mean "can easily label emotions and explain sensory sensitivities by speaking."
Being able to talk doesn't equal being able to explain everything at all times. For me, 70% of the information I wanted to get out was missing when I speak. 2/4
Being able to talk doesn't equal being able to explain everything at all times. For me, 70% of the information I wanted to get out was missing when I speak. 2/4
Email (where you can take time to read and reply without someone expecting you to talk immediately), AAC devices, writing, or typing on a keyboard/phone can be easier ways to talk about stressful subjects or about emotions. 3/4
Don't expect autistic people who can speak 95% of the time to be able to say what they want 95% of the time. It's more like 30% for me.
And speaking is utterly exhausting. I could type all day but I can't talk all day. Talking requires a lot more energy. 4/4
And speaking is utterly exhausting. I could type all day but I can't talk all day. Talking requires a lot more energy. 4/4
• • •
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to
force a refresh
