How to Share Your Autism Diagnosis with Difficult People | My 10-Step Process

One of the questions I am asked most frequently is, “How do I share my autism diagnosis with a difficult person?” This video explores my 10 step process for sharing an autism diagnosis from a place of empowerment and peace.

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(1:00) 1. You don’t have to
(1:43) 2. Remember it’s a privilege for other people to have information about your life.
(2:46) 3. Explore the reasons why you’re wanting to share with this particular person
(3:14) 4. Manage your expectations.
(4:01) 5. Put together a loosely-held plan.
(4:52) 6. Think through difference environments/scenarios where this conversation could work.
(5:57) 7. Be open to sharing imperfectly.
(7:00) 8. Take note of their response and how it makes you feel.
(7:57) 9. Consider your response options.
(10:10) 10. Connect with a validating community.
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DISCLAIMER: Taylor Heaton is not a licensed psychologist or specialist healthcare professional. Her services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals. Please note that Taylor can’t take any responsibility for the results of your actions, nor any harm or damage you suffer as a result of the use, or non-use of the information available through her website, YouTube Channel, or social media accounts. Please use judgment and conduct due diligence before taking any action or implementing any plan or practice suggested or recommended by Taylor Heaton or Mom on the Spectrum. Please note that Taylor doesn't make any guarantees about the results of the information you may apply from her website, YouTube channel, and/or social media accounts. Taylor shares educational and informational resources that are intended to help you succeed in navigating life as an autistic adult. You nevertheless need to know that your outcome will be the result of your own efforts, your particular situation, and innumerable other circumstances beyond Taylor's knowledge and control. Taylor is an Amazon affiliate and may receive commissions on qualifying purchases from affiliate links. Taylor is a Flare affiliate and may receive commissions on qualifying purchases from Flare links.

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