When someone tells you they’re autistic…
Alternative ways to respond:
“Whoa no way, thanks for telling me, how do you feel about that?”
“Oh wow, tell me more…”
“How does that affect you?”
“How does that make you feel?”
“How have others in your life responded to that news?”
“Thanks so much for telling me that, I would love to know more”
“No way, that’s rad!”
“Okay, I never would have expected that, can you explain it to me?”
“When did you find out?”
“How long have you known?”
“What is the best thing and the most challenging thing about being autistic?”
“Do you prefer to be called a person with autism or an autistic?”
“How can I support you?”
“How can I be a good friend to you?”
“Thank you for being so vulnerable.”
Anyone have any others?
