Tag: Talents
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The Autistic Enviroment and meltdowns
Autism can make those with it very over or undersensitive to the environment around them, at home, at work or at leisure. By this I mean to issues such as Light Sounds Smells Textures Movement I am very light sensitive, struggling in dull sunshine. I also struggle with movements and textures. The effects vary from…
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Autism and communication
There can be differences in communication between people with Autism (ASD) and neurotypical people. Unfortunately these differences can cause misunderstandings and it is human nature to distrust those who react differently. According to a study 7% of communication is verbal, 38% Tone of voice and 55% body language. Language is a 2 way process. Neurotypical…
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Special skills Autistic people can bring to companies, during and after Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Autism according to Tony Attwood, Autism expert, is a difference, not a defect. These differences can help companies grow and flourish, especially in these uncertain times. However, we can struggle to get and keep work. According to the NAS only 16% of people with Autism are in work, many more want to be. I was…
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Autism (ASD) – getting and keeping work, with or without Coronavirus
I like, many people with ASD or Autism, can struggle to get a full time job. It can then feel like a full time job just keeping it. This I feel is because of communication difficulties, general interactions and the stresses of the environment caused by our sensitivities (or maybe lack of). This is just…