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[–] 28 points 1 year ago (1 child)

As someone with friends and family on the spectrum, my best tip:

Take a moment to breathe when you've completed a thought related to what you're explaining, and look at the other person to see if they have information to share, questions, or just to express what they know.

This helped a few folks pace themselves, and the break for others they believe helped in not appearing condescending.

Hope this helps!

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  • [–] [S] 10 points 1 year ago

    This is accurate! With my wife, I go on rapid fire about topics and shes so used to it, she interrupts me to tell me to read the room.

    It took me a long time to get better at actively scan the other person to gauge their interest, as well as knowing how to ask questions that open up the conversation. I even used to carry a stop watch to time how long I spoke, because I would go on and on.

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