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Disability Awareness Disability symbols were designed for use by both public and private entities to advertise available facilities to patrons both people with disabilities and those with differing abilities. Below are some typical symbols.

Disability Access Sign Symbol Meanings:1. Universal Information Symbol2. International Symbol of Accessibility3. Symbol indicating Audio Description for Theatre & Live

Performances4. Audio Description for TV, Films & Video5. Large Print / Accessible Print Symbol6. Symbol indicating Access for Individuals Who Are Blind

or Have Low Vision7. Braille Symbol8. Telephone Typewriter Symbol9. Sign Language Interpretation Symbol10. Assistive Listening Systems Symbol (Ear)11. Assistive Listening System Symbol (Telephone)12. Closed Captioning Symbol

Disability Awareness Disability symbols were designed for use by both public and private entities to advertise available facilities to patrons both people with disabilities and those with differing abilities. Below are some typical symbols.

Disability Access Sign Symbol Meanings:1. Universal Information Symbol2. International Symbol of Accessibility3. Symbol indicating Audio Description for Theatre & Live

Performances4. Audio Description for TV, Films & Video5. Large Print / Accessible Print Symbol6. Symbol indicating Access for Individuals Who Are Blind

or Have Low Vision7. Braille Symbol8. Telephone Typewriter Symbol9. Sign Language Interpretation Symbol10. Assistive Listening Systems Symbol (Ear)11. Assistive Listening System Symbol (Telephone)12. Closed Captioning Symbol

Commission on Disability Concerns of the Baltimore-Washington Conference Commission on Disability Concerns of the Baltimore-Washington Conference

Disability Awareness Accessibility means more than installing ramps. It means considering inclusive language that is not offensive. “People with disabilities” and “people with differing abilities” are commonly used. Below is a short list of some acceptable and not acceptable words or phrases.

ACCEPTABLE NOT ACCEPTABLE

cerebral palsy/paraplegia/physical disability---------------------------------------------

crippled, spastic

------------------------------------------------

cognitive or intellectual impairment---------------------------------------------

retarded, mongoloid

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communication disorder/unable to speak, deaf---------------------------------------------

dumb/deaf-mute, hearing-impaired

---------------------------------------------

disability---------------------------------------------

Handicap---------------------------------------------

psychiatric disability---------------------------------------------

insane, crazy, deranged---------------------------------------------

uses a wheelchair---------------------------------------------

wheelchair bound/confined to a wheelchair---------------------------------------------

has or had a disability---------------------------------------------

stricken, victim, or suffering from---------------------------------------------

accessible parking/seating/restrooms---------------------------------------------

handicapped parking/seating/restrooms------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Disability Awareness Accessibility means more than installing ramps. It means considering inclusive language that is not offensive. “People with disabilities” and “people with differing abilities” are commonly used. Below is a short list of some acceptable and not acceptable words or phrases.

ACCEPTABLE NOT ACCEPTABLE

cerebral palsy/paraplegia/physical disability---------------------------------------------

crippled, spastic

---------------------------------------------

cognitive or intellectual impairment---------------------------------------------

retarded, mongoloid

---------------------------------------------

communication disorder/unable to speak, deaf---------------------------------------------

dumb/deaf-mute, hearing-impaired

---------------------------------------------

disability---------------------------------------------

Handicap---------------------------------------------

psychiatric disability---------------------------------------------

insane, crazy, deranged---------------------------------------------

uses a wheelchair---------------------------------------------

wheelchair bound/confined to a wheelchair---------------------------------------------

has or had a disability---------------------------------------------

stricken, victim, or suffering from---------------------------------------------

accessible parking/seating/restrooms---------------------------------------------

handicapped parking/seating/restrooms------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Commission on Disability Concerns of the Baltimore-Washington Conference Commission on Disability Concerns of the Baltimore-Washington Conference

Disability Awareness American Sign Language (ASL) is the preferred language for the Deaf community, those who are Deaf, hard of hearing, and Deafblind. When one sees a capital ‘D’ in the word Deaf, it indicates cultural deafness within what is discussed or stated. Besides indicating hearing loss, the small ‘d’ in deaf indicates someone who is not culturally deaf. Most Deaf people DO NOT read lips. Learning the manual alphabet can help bridge short communication, learning the language will bridge relationships.

My name is (fingerspell your name)

Disability Awareness American Sign Language (ASL) is the preferred language for the Deaf community, those who are Deaf, hard of hearing, and Deafblind. When one sees a capital ‘D’ in the word Deaf, it indicates cultural deafness within what is discussed or stated. Besides indicating hearing loss, the small ‘d’ in deaf indicates someone who is not culturally deaf. Most Deaf people DO NOT read lips. Learning the manual alphabet can help bridge short communication, learning the language will bridge relationships.

My name is (fingerspell your name)Commission on Disability Concerns of the Baltimore-Washington Conference

Commission on Disability Concerns of the Baltimore-Washington Conference

Disability Awareness

1. Avoid the "you're so inspirational" remarks.We are just trying to live our lives like everyone else. Your comment will have the negative effect, reminding us how different people still think we are.2. Whatever you do, don't talk louder.The presence of a mobility aid does not mean we're can't hear.3. Ask before helping.It may be hard to resist, but automatically helping us without asking first should never be done. We know when to ask for help. 4. Don't lean on our wheelchairs.From our perspective, it's one of the most de-humanizing things you can do. 5. Introduce yourself when speaking with the visually impaired.I've had friends who were blind and one of the most important things you can do when you first meet someone with vision limitations is to introduce yourself. 6. Stay calm - it's only a wheelchair.We are just another ho-hum human, but sitting in a chair on wheels. We're really not as different as you may think. Really.7. Refer to us as person first.Throughout this article, you may have noticed me referring to the disabled population as "people with disabilities." This is called "person first" language and people with disabilities should always be referred to this way in written-form, and in the thought-process as well.8. Save the patronizing for someone else.Avoiding patronizing remarks also ranks high on the list of how-to better interact with people with disabilities. Anything along the lines of "Good for you," "You're so brave," "Wow I'm impressed" should never be uttered. Just remember, again, we are not that different. 9. Talk to us, not whoever is with us.More often than not they'll ask whoever they're with - not them - what they're ordering, sadly assuming the person's disability must affect their mental ability too. 10. When in doubt, refer to the "Golden Rule."When in doubt over how you should treat us, always refer to the Golden Rule. The Golden Rule is beautifully simple - treat others as you'd like to be treated. Mutual respect.

Reference: https://blog.themobilityresource.com/blog/post/10-correct-ways-to-interact-with-people-with-disabilities

Need assistance with how to interact with people with disabilities or those with differing abilities? Below are some tips from The Mobility Resource website.


1. Avoid the "you're so inspirational" remarks.We are just trying to live our lives like everyone else. Your comment will have the negative effect, reminding us how different people still think we are.2. Whatever you do, don't talk louder.The presence of a mobility aid does not mean we're can't hear.3. Ask before helping.It may be hard to resist, but automatically helping us without asking first should never be done. We know when to ask for help. 4. Don't lean on our wheelchairs.From our perspective, it's one of the most de-humanizing things you can do. 5. Introduce yourself when speaking with the visually impaired.I've had friends who were blind and one of the most important things you can do when you first meet someone with vision limitations is to introduce yourself. 6. Stay calm - it's only a wheelchair.We are just another ho-hum human, but sitting in a chair on wheels. We're really not as different as you may think. Really.7. Refer to us as person first.Throughout this article, you may have noticed me referring to the disabled population as "people with disabilities." This is called "person first" language and people with disabilities should always be referred to this way in written-form, and in the thought-process as well.8. Save the patronizing for someone else.Avoiding patronizing remarks also ranks high on the list of how-to better interact with people with disabilities. Anything along the lines of "Good for you," "You're so brave," "Wow I'm impressed" should never be uttered. Just remember, again, we are not that different. 9. Talk to us, not whoever is with us.More often than not they'll ask whoever they're with - not them - what they're ordering, sadly assuming the person's disability must affect their mental ability too. 10. When in doubt, refer to the "Golden Rule."When in doubt over how you should treat us, always refer to the Golden Rule. The Golden Rule is beautifully simple - treat others as you'd like to be treated. Mutual respect.

Reference: https://blog.themobilityresource.com/blog/post/10-correct-ways-to-interact-with-people-with-disabilities


Disability Awareness Need assistance with how to interact with people with disabilities or those with differing abilities? Below are some tips from The Mobility Resource website.

Disability Awareness Good mental health is something to strive for everyday. Here are some good reminders for starting your day on the right foot.


Disability Awareness Good mental health is something to strive for everyday. Here are some good reminders for starting your day on the right foot.


Reference: www.careers.morganmckinley.com/blog/mental-health-awareness-week

Disability Awareness The opioid overdose epidemic is a problem not only in the U.S., but globally. Sometimes it’s accidental, but can be from abusing illicit substances or prescribed medication. Here are the signs to look for.



Reference: http://www.fraserhealth.ca/media/201609signs-of-an-opioid-overdose(1).JPG

The opioid overdose epidemic is a problem not only in the U.S., but globally. Sometimes it’s accidental, but can be from abusing illicit substances or prescribed medication. Here are the signs to look for.


Reference: http://www.fraserhealth.ca/media/201609signs-of-an-opioid-overdose(1).JPG

Disability Awareness Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by troubles with social interaction and communication. Often there is also restricted and repetitive behavior. Below are some strategies to keep in mind.



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Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by troubles with social interaction and communication. Often there is also restricted and repetitive behavior. Below are more facts.


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Disability Awareness Dementia is not a specific disease. It's an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person's ability to perform everyday activities. Below are some common signs and symptoms.


Disability Awareness Dementia is not a specific disease. It's an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person's ability to perform everyday activities. Below are some common signs and symptoms.


Disability Awareness Alcohol and drug addiction is a pervasive problem, even a deadly problem throughout the world. If physically addicted to alcohol and benzo’s (e.g. Valium) , individuals will need medically monitored detox. Below are some signs to look for.


Disability Awareness Alcohol and drug addiction is a pervasive problem, even a deadly problem throughout the world. If physically addicted to alcohol and benzo’s (e.g. Valium) , individuals will need medically monitored detox. Below are some signs to look for.


Reference: http://interventionstrategies.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/signs-of-drug-abuse.gifReference: http://interventionstrategies.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/signs-of-drug-abuse.gif

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isabilities —

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ple w

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live w

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em face p

articular ch

allenges in

the w

orkp

lace and

in th

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mu

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and

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the b

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that

I can

die?' B

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u're ju

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mu

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ain."

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re recen

tly, she w

as diagn

osed

with

fibro

myalgia, a co

nd

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that leaves h

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ron

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and

inte

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r Med

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and

oth

ers wh

o stru

ggle with

an in

visible d

isability, o

ccasion

al ho

spital stays an

d su

rgeries are n

ot th

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part. M

un

dan

e, everyday activities can

be m

ore d

ifficult.

"Wash

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low

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g my h

air, pu

tting o

n m

akeup

—th

ose kin

d o

f activities can exh

aust m

e very q

uickly," says M

edo

sch. "So

you

kind

of b

low

-dry yo

ur h

air and

then

you

sort o

f sit do

wn

for a little b

it."W

alking to

the su

bw

ay or even

ben

din

g do

wn

to p

ick som

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can take

a lot o

ut o

f her. B

ut th

at isn't

app

arent fro

m th

e ou

tside.

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of call it b

eing ab

le to p

ass," she says. "So

I can p

ass as a no

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ealthy, average p

erson

, wh

ich is

great and

defin

itely help

s ease m

y everyday life —

especially in

interactio

ns w

ith stran

gers, getting yo

ur fo

ot

in th

e do

or in

a situatio

n like

a job

inte

rview."

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inp

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um

ber o

f Am

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s with

an in

visible d

isability, b

ut it's estim

ated

there are

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m lu

pu

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f each

perso

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the fear o

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at peo

ple o

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prefer n

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talk abo

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plo

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Disab

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u kn

ow

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visible n

ature o

f an illn

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fou

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head

of th

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w

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she d

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peo

ple w

ou

ld alw

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us d

irty loo

ks and

scream at u

s," he recalls.

"Wh

en th

ey see so

meo

ne in

a wh

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air, OK

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at they're in

a wh

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air. Bu

t wh

at if they h

ave ch

ron

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, wh

at if they h

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her h

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ch

allenges o

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od

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plo

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ho

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labo

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plo

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nco

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on

. Wh

en p

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le w

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visible d

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uest acco

mm

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s, Smith

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d, "W

e d

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th

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licy.""A

nd

that's a p

rob

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ecause th

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n is n

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at's o

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licy; that p

erson

is asking fo

r an acco

mm

od

ation

they're en

titled to

un

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bvio

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thers —

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rk, scho

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ou

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rote

cted

at her

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to fath

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en so

man

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ple w

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live with

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be ju

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10

Step

s for H

ealth

y Agin

gLivin

g a health

y lifestyle beco

mes even

mo

re imp

ortan

t for b

etter aging. Th

e thin

gs we d

o to

keep

b

od

y and

heart h

ealthy—

nu

tritiou

s diet, p

hysical activity, an

d so

cial con

nectio

ns –

also can

help

p

rom

ote b

rain h

ealth an

d w

ellness. H

ere are 10

steps fo

r successfu

l aging:

1. Eat W

ellA

do

pt a lo

w-fat d

iet high

on

fruits an

d veggies, like straw

berries, b

lueb

erries and

bro

ccoli. Take d

aily vitam

ins. Lim

it intake o

f red m

eats, fried an

d p

rocessed

foo

ds, salt an

d su

gar.

2. Stay A

ctiveB

risk walkin

g ben

efits brain

health

, wh

ile aerob

ics can b

oo

st you

r heart rate, an

d w

eight train

ing

bu

ilds stren

gth an

d flexib

ility.

3. Learn

New

Thin

gsP

ick up

a new

ho

bb

y like playin

g tenn

is, learn to

speak a fo

reign lan

guage, try a co

okin

g class, or

som

ethin

g you

haven

’t do

ne b

efore.

4. G

et Eno

ugh

SleepA

t least 7 to

9 h

ou

rs is a goo

d n

ight’s rest. In

som

nia o

r sleep ap

nea can

have serio

us p

hysical effects

and

negatively affect m

emo

ry and

thin

king.

5. M

ind

You

r Med

sM

edicatio

n can

affect everyon

e differen

tly, especially as yo

u age. A

med

ication

that d

idn

’t trigger sid

e effects in th

e past can

sud

den

ly cause an

abn

orm

al reaction

. Talk to yo

ur d

octo

r abo

ut all

med

ication

s, wh

ether o

ver-the

-cou

nter o

r prescrip

tion

s.

6. Sto

p Sm

okin

g and

Limit A

lcoh

ol

Smo

king can

increase th

e risk of o

ther serio

us illn

esses, wh

ile too

mu

ch alco

ho

l can im

pair

jud

gmen

t and

cause accid

ents, in

clud

ing falls, b

roken

bo

nes, an

d car crash

es.

7. Stay C

on

nected

Invite frien

ds an

d fam

ily over fo

r a meal, b

oard

game

s, or ju

st to h

ang o

ut. M

aintain

ing an

active so

cial life is imp

ortan

t for m

ental h

ealth an

d kee

pin

g a po

sitive attitud

e.

8. Kn

ow

You

r Blo

od

Pressu

reIf yo

ur b

loo

d p

ressure is h

igh, get it u

nd

er con

trol u

nd

er the su

pervisio

n o

f a health

care p

rofessio

nal.

9. See Yo

ur D

octo

rM

aintain

checku

ps. H

ealth scree

nin

gs are key to m

anagin

g chro

nic illn

esses, such

as diab

etes, card

iovascu

lar disease, an

d o

besity. Sp

eak with

you

r ph

ysician ab

ou

t any co

ncern

s or q

uestio

ns yo

u

have ab

ou

t you

r health

.

10

. Get a M

emo

ry Screen

ing

Ou

r brain

s nee

d regu

lar checku

ps, ju

st as oth

er parts o

f ou

r bo

dies d

o. A

mem

ory scree

nin

g is a q

uick, easy, n

on

-invasive exam

for o

ur b

rains. Talk to

you

r do

ctor ab

ou

t getting a scree

nin

g as part

of yo

ur an

nu

al welln

ess exam o

r call the A

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Tips o

n H

ow

to C

om

mu

nicate w

ith th

ose

on

the A

utism

Sp

ectru

mG

uest P

ost b

y Steve Sum

mers*

1. P

lease always ke

ep in

min

d th

at com

mu

nicatio

n d

ifficulties are co

mm

on

with

Au

tism. W

e h

ave difficu

lties in

read

ing so

cial cues an

d b

od

y langu

age. Be p

atient an

d u

nd

erstand

ing.

2. W

e te

nd

to take

thin

gs literally an

d h

ave o

ften

trou

ble read

ing b

etwe

en th

e lines. A

s a result, w

e m

ay ask a lo

t of q

uestio

ns to

clarify wh

at is mean

t by so

meth

ing th

at you

say. I have b

een

told

that I ask a lo

t of

qu

estion

s. Do

n’t b

e offen

ded

by th

is. It is ou

r way o

f bein

g sure th

at we

un

derstan

d w

hat yo

u are te

lling u

s. W

e m

ay repeat b

ack to yo

u in

ou

r ow

n w

ord

s to try an

d get o

n th

e same p

age as you

.3

. If we

misu

nd

erstand

som

ethin

g that yo

u say, p

lease be p

atient an

d exp

and

on

wh

at you

said an

d exp

lain

wh

at you

mean

t. Do

n’t assu

me a n

egative or h

ostile in

ten

t from

us if w

e m

isun

derstan

d so

meth

ing th

at you

said

. Ke

ep in

min

d th

at com

mu

nicatio

n can

be d

ifficult fo

r us. Th

ings th

at com

e natu

rally to yo

u take

extra effo

rt by u

s.4

. Please d

on

’t get offen

ded

by o

ur co

mm

un

ication

style. We te

nd

to b

e frank, h

on

est and

matter o

f fact. So

me p

eop

le may in

terp

ret this as b

lun

t or ru

de. W

e do

n’t in

ten

d to

offen

d yo

u b

y no

t sugar co

ating th

e th

ings th

at we

say. We

do

n’t in

ten

d to

be ru

de. P

lease do

n’t get d

efensive o

r assum

e that w

e are attackin

g yo

u. R

emem

ber th

at com

mu

nicatin

g is hard

for u

s. Do

n’t m

ake negative

assum

ptio

ns. To

o o

ften

we

get co

rrected o

r attacked b

y som

eon

e wh

o fails to

give us so

me slack an

d th

e ben

efit of th

e do

ub

t.5

. Please d

on

’t expect eye co

ntact. W

e m

ay be ab

le to fo

rce eye con

tact, bu

t it is no

t com

fortab

le for u

s. M

aking eye co

ntact take

s a con

sciou

s effort. Th

is effort m

ay take aw

ay from

listen

ing an

d u

nd

erstand

ing

wh

at you

are saying. I te

nd

to lo

ok at a p

erson

’s mo

uth

mo

re often

than

their eyes. O

ther au

tistic peo

ple w

ill rarely lo

ok at yo

ur face. Th

is is ok.

6. P

lease keep

in m

ind

that w

e m

ost like

ly have b

een

rejected

, exclud

ed, rid

iculed

or b

ullied

in th

e past. If w

e

seem

anxio

us o

r insecu

re this m

ay be d

ue to

living in

a wo

rld th

at misu

nd

erstand

s us an

d is o

ften h

ostile to

u

s. We

have to

wo

rk hard

to reach

ou

t to o

thers. P

lease wo

rk at reachin

g back to

us w

ith u

nd

erstand

ing an

d

kind

ness. If w

e fee

l that yo

u are ign

orin

g us w

e w

ill feel b

ad ab

ou

t that. W

e may p

ersist in askin

g for

feed

back fro

m yo

u. P

lease be reassu

ring an

d clearly exp

ress you

r sup

po

rt for u

s.7

. Please d

on

’t speak d

ow

n to

us. Treat u

s as equ

als. We

may so

un

d flat o

r have an

un

usu

al ton

e to o

ur vo

ice. W

e may n

ot sp

eak with

ou

r voice at all. W

e may n

eed to

type o

ur w

ord

s. Please b

e patien

t with

us. It m

ay take

us a w

hile to

form

ulate o

ur an

swe

rs.8

. Please d

on

’t talk too

lou

dly o

r yell at us. It is very jarrin

g to u

s. It makes m

e jum

p w

hen

som

eon

e com

es up

to

me an

d talks to

o lo

ud

ly. It is like h

aving so

meo

ne ju

mp

ou

t in th

e dark yellin

g “BO

O!” at m

e. It causes an

ad

renalin

du

mp

in m

y bo

dy. I d

on

’t like th

is.9

. Please d

o N

OT to

uch

us w

itho

ut w

arnin

g. It will m

ake us ju

mp

. We d

on

’t like u

nexp

ected to

uch

es.1

0. P

lease do

n’t assu

me th

at we

lack emp

athy o

r emo

tion

. We p

ick up

on

negative

or ju

dgm

ental attitu

des.

We

kno

w w

hen

peo

ple lo

ok d

ow

n o

n u

s or are h

ostile to

us. W

e will sh

ut d

ow

n if yo

u sh

ow

us a lack o

f resp

ect.P

lease keep

in m

ind

that w

e are all d

ifferent. Th

ese issu

es will vary fro

m p

erson

to p

erson

. The ab

ove tip

s are w

ritten fro

m m

y persp

ective as an au

tistic perso

n. Th

is is just a gu

ide. Feel free to

ask me an

y qu

estion

s so

that I m

ay expan

d an

d clarify an

y areas that aren

’t clear to yo

u. Th

ank yo

u fo

r readin

g this gu

ide. ~ Steve

Sum

mers

*Steve

Sum

me

rsI w

as d

iag

no

sed w

ith A

sperg

er Synd

rom

e (pa

rt of th

e Au

tism Sp

ectrum

) as a

n a

du

lt. I wa

s dia

gn

osed

fo

llow

ing

my 1

1-yea

r-old

son

’s dia

gn

osis w

ith A

sperg

ers. I am

ha

pp

y to h

ave m

y dia

gn

osis. It w

as like a

ligh

t b

eing

turn

ed o

n th

at illu

min

ated

my en

tire life in a

new

wa

y. No

w I u

nd

erstan

d w

hy I n

ever really ‘fit in

.’ It is like h

avin

g a

hu

ge w

eigh

t lifted o

ff of m

y sho

uld

ers to h

ave m

y dia

gn

osis.

I do

n’t feel th

at p

eop

le sho

uld

ma

ke divisio

ns b

etween

pa

rts of th

e Au

tism Sp

ectrum

. I am

au

tistic an

d I w

an

t to

wo

rk to m

ake th

e wo

rld a

better, m

ore u

nd

erstan

din

g a

nd

accep

ting

pla

ce for a

ll au

tistic peo

ple. W

e need

to

wo

rk tog

ether fo

r the b

enefit o

f all o

n th

e Au

tism Sp

ectrum

.I w

rote th

is list du

e to co

ntin

uin

g d

ifficulties th

at I h

ave h

ad

with

the g

ive an

d ta

ke of co

mm

un

icatin

g w

ith

oth

ers. Ma

ny p

eop

le seem to

o ea

sily offen

ded

beca

use th

ey fail to

un

dersta

nd th

ese thin

gs a

bo

ut m

e. We a

ll n

eed u

nd

erstan

din

g a

nd

accep

tan

ce.

Referen

ce: http

s://au

tismu

m.co

m/2

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2/0

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0-tip

s-on

-ho

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-com

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