In this video, I explore a concept I often teach; the need to simplify and slow down instructions when supporting autistic people. I usually teach that this is because autistic people have slow processing speed... in this video I challenge that concept by walking you through what happens when I'm given directions...

A step into my autistic world which I hope will help you to shape your practice a little

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SelfHarm: How to Help Your Child: https://amzn.to/3R5H3K1
How to Support Your Autistic Child with Food, Eating and Mealtimes: https://amzn.to/3uu3BLI
Things I Got Wrong So You Don’t Have To: https://amzn.to/3aipqqN
The Mentally Healthy Schools Workbook: https://amzn.to/2YKfT0B
Cards Against Anxiety (Guidebook & Card Set): https://amzn.to/2ZEIgz8
Can I tell you about selfharm: https://amzn.to/2EkpcNc
The Healthy Coping Colouring Book & Journal: https://amzn.to/2SfT4xG
Using Poetry to Promote Talking and Healing: https://amzn.to/2BV80ML
SelfHarm and Eating Disorders in Schools: https://amzn.to/2SSUJyN