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Via Seattle Children’s Autism Blog
Trevor Pacelli shares his personal experience as an individual on the autism spectrum, describing his history of being blunt and making inappropriate comments. He explains that as a child, he would often make straightforward, disrespectful remarks, which became more problematic during high school when he sought attention through inappropriate jokes. Over time, he learned to think before speaking and gained better control over his outbursts.
Pacelli notes that this issue is common among people on the autism spectrum, who may continue to struggle with it into adulthood.
He attributes this behavior to two main factors:
- A lack of a filter between thoughts and spoken words.
- Difficulty in identifying verbal and facial cues from others.
Read the full article, “Speaking Up As an Autistic Mentor,” on the Seattle Children’s Autism Blog.
