Episode #33: (Mini-Podcast) Avoiding Yes/No Questions
Episode #33: (Mini-Podcast) Avoiding Yes/No Questions Synergy Autism Podcast · Episode #33: (Mini-Podcast) Avoiding Yes/No Questions Avoiding Yes/No Questions Just a quick one today. I’d like to share with you why it is helpful to avoid questions that have a yes or a no answer with people who are autistic. Not really offering a "no" option? First, if you are not wanting the answer “NO,” simply don’t ask a yes/no question. And if you do ask one on accident, you have to honor their answer. Your words are important and mean something. Do not confuse the issue by giving a choice then taking it away. For example, if you ask someone “do you want to come with me?” when you really mean “it is time to go,” you may receive the answer of “no.” In which case, you will have to honor their response. Don't back someone into a corner or they will choose the out Second, if you ask a yes or no question to someone who feels backed into a corner, they may simply answer the one that gets