I shut down completely and everything seems to become too much. Apparently my eyes get a bit too big and my face goes totally blank
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I tend to over-explain big time. I annoy even myself when I do it, but I still do it...
This can be especially difficult when even family members forget this and think you're overreacting. In many cases, you can also seem to be overreacting to something when you're not... your generalized stress level just leaks through at times.
...and then they act like I'm faking or looking for excuses to not have a regular job if I tell them about my diagnosis!
27 Memes That Nail What It's Like to Be an 'Autism Parent'
Fun quotes for Autism Mums, communication as a form of support for parents. This picture also makes me aware that even though they may be non-verbal they are attempting to communicate in their own way.