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Non verbal advice (lemmy.sdf.org)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/autism@lemmy.world
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Hi!

I'm autistic (diagnosed) and we (I + partner) think my partner is too(undiagnosed). From time to time, when my partner get overstimulated, they go non-verbal.

It is something that does not happen very often(the non-verbal bit) so they feel a bit unsure how to handle it. Especially as I am the first person who has been accepting of them going non-verbal.

I have never experienced it myself, but I want to help them feel more comfortable. I have no issue with them going non verbal, but they can get frustrated about going non verbal.

Do you have any advice for them and/or me?

Thank you in advance

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[–] 17 points 1 year ago (1 child)

Can they write? Or is this a total shutdown of ability to communicate?

If it's the latter, depending on what is helpful for them, maybe just a hug, or something calming like some noise canceling earphones. For me, headphones can be a huge help when I'm overstimulated.

Otherwise just continue to be supportive, I think. They're lucky to have someone who cares enough to ask.

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