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Non verbal advice (lemmy.sdf.org)

submitted 1 year ago by ab60753@lemmy.sdf.org 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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[–] ab60753@lemmy.sdf.org [S] 2 points 1 year ago

Ye sounds like a good idea. And ye i am hoping to do that with the info and advice this community has given. Will look into the cards thing. My partner might like that (especially if we make them pretty).

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