Managing Communication Without a Therapist

I think the idea of telling someone you're very literal and struggle with tone and also with understanding that's a good idea. And people who know you and see you regularly are more likely to get it/remember that way too. There are also peer support resources (Peer Support Space is one but it's not specifically for autistic people) and also autistic coaches. There are also autistic Facebook groups that can be helpful. There's one called Ask an Autistic and another called Ask a Neurotypical (I think). A reminder that trying to directly change your tone and communication style can also be painful in a different way, because masking is really hard. But it is technically possible for some, and necessary for some too. 💜

I always listen to anyone. I'm better at helping others with their issues than my owe😅

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