A compassionate care framework considers the neurodiverse needs of autistics and challenges the practitioner to think beyond their own comfort levels, preferences, and understanding of "correct" labels to consider how their language and actions support or create barriers for students. The foundational goals of compassionate care seek to build relationships with all stakeholders in the areas of respect, trust, and empathy. The use of language and the actions the practitioner takes to build trust and respect exemplify the implementation of a compassionate care-based framework to support autistics.