A Little Flare-Up

How to tell an adult who assumes your child comprehends messages to stop repeating her/his questions?

Do you answer for your child?

Prolly not right.

Do you yell "he has autism, dummy?"

Prolly not fair.

Or do you just take a deep breath, hold it, and nose flare?

Prolly the only thing you'll think to do in that moment. 

Autism Awareness Factoid: Receptive Communication--the ability to comprehend messages.