Props to you for wanting to learn and putting the question out there. No easy way out here, unfortunately. I'm a father of two severely autistic boys. Check ou

Props to you for wanting to learn and putting the question out there. No easy way out here, unfortunately. I'm a father of two severely autistic boys. Check out my blog post on what I wish people knew about autism: https://tiberriver256.github.io/autism/as-a-father-what-i-wish-people-knew-about-autism/ https://tiberriver256.github.io/autism/as-a-father-what-i-wi... TL;DR Every autistic person is unique and different. Just like every other person you meet. I highly recommend you: - Take the time to get to know them - Communicate your expectations clearly "I expected you to communicate in x fashion, because of y. You recently communicated in z way. That didn't work for me because of abc" - Ask them what their preferred methods of communication are and have them explain why - See if you can come together to find a communication style that works for the both of you. The most rewarding aspect of having a direct report is seeing them grow. The most beneficial part of having multiple direct reports is the growth potential it gives you in learning from a diverse set of humans. Don't miss the opportunity here. Good luck!