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264. The Invisible Communication Gap (And Why It Causes So Much Frustration)
Why does your autistic child take things so literally? Why do they sometimes focus on details that seem completely unrelated to the situation? And why can conversations with them sometimes feel like you’re both talking about two totally different things?
In this episode, Shannon Urquiola breaks down what she calls “The Invisible Communication Gap” — the difference between how many autistic brains process information and how the rest of the world communicates.
While neurotypical brains often infer hidden meaning, tone, and intention, many autistic individuals process communication more…
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