How to Figure Out Why an Autistic Person Is Upset
Ask what's wrong.. Check if they're hurt or sick.. Look for sources of sensory pain.
Steps
1
Ask what's wrong.
Ask what's wrong.
2
Check if they're hurt or sick.
Check if they're hurt or sick.
3
Look for sources of sensory pain.
Look for sources of sensory pain.
4
Think about whether they're trying to tell you something.
Think about whether they're trying to tell you something.
5
Consider social conflict and pressure.
Consider social conflict and pressure.
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Think about whether they could be hungry or tired.
Think about whether they could be hungry or tired.
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Think about if they might be afraid of something that has to happen soon.
Think about if they might be afraid of something that has to happen soon.
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Consider whether bad memories could be involved.
Consider whether bad memories could be involved.
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Keep in mind that you're allowed to be upset.
Keep in mind that you're allowed to be upset.
10
Ask the autistic person about it afterwards (if possible).
Ask the autistic person about it afterwards (if possible).
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Talk to a therapist, special ed teacher, parent, or other person who works with
Talk to a therapist, special ed teacher, parent, or other person who works with autistic people.
12
Ask autistic adults.
Ask autistic adults.
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