And how people of all neurotypes use scripting
Many children of all neurotypes use imaginary play, role-playing, and other forms of scripting to work through real-life feelings and experiences.
Everyone uses turns of phrase, mannerisms, and expressions they’ve learned from popular media or from interacting with other people.
These are important ways for people to process their feelings and experiences, and to communicate them to others.
Scripting can be an important way for people to connect, share interests, and interact.
If you care about an autistic person, listen to them, in whatever way they prefer to communicate.
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