I will do one thing for social situations
Autistic people can find social situations incredibly challenging. Yet small, simple things such as talking clearly and unambiguously about one thing at a time can assist autistic people to participate.
Autistic people can find social situations incredibly challenging. Yet small, simple things such as talking clearly and unambiguously about one thing at a time can assist autistic people to participate.
Changes to routines and unexpected demands can be distressing and create anxiety in autistic people. Providing schedules, making lists, creating step-by-step plans can really help.
Autistic people are more sensitive to receiving all the information around them. Allowing consideration time when asking a question, or giving instructions, is very helpful.
Acute awareness of light, sound, texture, touch, taste or smell is something many autistic people experience. Simple things such as adjusting light levels and creating quiet areas can assist a person with sensory sensitivities.
A stimulation overload as commonly experienced in a shopping centre or busy train station can overwhelm an autistic person and trigger a meltdown. Giving someone in meltdown space, and not judging them, are simple things you can do to help.
Something that autistic people do to keep themselves calm is repeat behaviour or ‘stimming’. Supporting an autistic person to ease their anxiety by understanding their need to do things like fidgeting, rocking or talking to themselves is an awesome thing to do.