Hi!
I’m autistic (diagnosed) and we (I + partner) think my partner is too(undiagnosed). From time to time, when my partner get overstimulated, they go non-verbal.
It is something that does not happen very often(the non-verbal bit) so they feel a bit unsure how to handle it. Especially as I am the first person who has been accepting of them going non-verbal.
I have never experienced it myself, but I want to help them feel more comfortable. I have no issue with them going non verbal, but they can get frustrated about going non verbal.
Do you have any advice for them and/or me?
Thank you in advance
Me and my partner then switch to texting on our phone or just asking question or formulating questions so they can answer with thumb up or thumb down