Stop saying these — before it’s too late.

These common phrases might sound supportive… but they’re silently harming the emotional wellbeing of autistic children.

In this video, I reveal 5 things you should never say to an autistic child — including phrases used by parents, teachers, and even therapists.

These words may seem harmless, but they can trigger anxiety, lower self-worth, and lead to long-term trauma.

You’ll also learn what to say instead — practical, loving alternatives backed by research and real classroom experience.

I’ve spent 10+ years working with children from birth to 6, including many on the autism spectrum — and I made this video to help you protect the children you love.

Watch to the end — because the final phrase is the most damaging of them all.

Timestamps:

00:00 - The invisible harm of the wrong words

01:25 - The compliment that cuts deep

02:50 - The gaslighting phrase most people still use

03:58 - The classic line that shuts down communication

05:05 - The sentence that teaches kids to distrust themselves

06:09 - The question that can crush a child's confidence

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Watch this video next:

[How to TEACH Toddlers Good MANNERS]

https://youtu.be/SAQgKsMDoKA?si=GuCDV_a3RVJUV6q_

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