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Understanding Autistic Communication with Jaime A. Heidel
Skip to content (Press Enter) As a late-diagnosed autistic/ADHD person, this question was the theme of Jaime A. Heidel’s childhood, teens, and young adult life. She created a guide to help the future generation of autistic people avoid unnecessary trauma from chronic miscommunication, while helping neurotypical people get their emotional needs met, as well.
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Thank you to our Patrons for funding this podcast. Find out more and pledge today at patreon.com/neurodiverging . Show Notes: Guest Bio: Jaime A. Heidel
Jaime A. Heidel, The Articulate Autistic , is an autistic/ADHD writer, advocate, and communication translator. She hosts lively and thought-provoking discussions on her Instagram page, creates content for her blog and other websites, and offers private consultations for those looking to better understand and connect with their autistic loved ones. Her book, What Did I Do Wrong? aims to help friends, family, teachers, and partners better understand the autistic people in their lives while preventing traumatic misunderstandings. It is available on Amazon in paperback or for Kindle .
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