KNOW?
You can avoid an anxiety attack by spending an extra few minutes informing a person with autism about a change to routine.
Behaviour
Your client is always late for meetings no matter how important.
Sometimes you feel like the client does not respect your time or does not care. You have told them not to be late, but they always are.
Difficulty
Your client may have problems with reading notes, sequencing, understanding time or following instructions.
This could be a sign of dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD.
Strategies
Written reminders, Colour coded calendars with icons, mnemonic devices.
There are many strategies you can use. Focus on helping your client identify the right strategies for them.
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