Writing threads is fun and they are quite popular. Time for another thread. Ways to support an #autistic person. Please share this. /1

Some #autistic people struggle to understand body language and facial expressions. Say how you feel. It will be easier to understand how you feel if you say how you feel. /2

Some #autistic people find it difficult to understand things that are in written form. Visuals really do help. /3

Some #autistic people have a slower thinking process. Please give time. There is no rush. /4

Please give clarification if an #autistic person asks for it. Clarification really does help. /5

Please repeat instructions if an #autistic person asks for that. It really does help if you repeat instructions. /6

Please make instructions as simple as possible. It is really difficult for an #autistic person to understand complex instructions. Please say things with as few words as possible. /7

If an #autistic person doesn't want to work in a team or a group, please don't force them to do so. /8

Please be patient with #autistic people. Some autistic people like to take their time when doing things. /9

If an #autistic person is going through a meltdown, please give them time to calm down. You can calmly ask them if they are okay. /10

Noise-cancelling headphones help to block background noise. Some #autistic people find it difficult to cope in noisy environments. /11

Try to incorporate a schedule or a routine and make sure that it works for the #autistic person. /12

Try to make things as consistent as possible. Try not to have too much change. Some #autistic people dislike change. /13

Social stories really help #autistic people to understand some day-to-day situations. /14

Give #autistic people some time everyday to indulge into their special interests. Some autistic people really love their special interests. /15

Some #autistic people prefer to socialise via email or online because they find phone calls and face-to-face conversations overwhelming. /16

Some #autistic people find crowds overwhelming. Try to avoid crowds as much as possible. /17

It is difficult to make friends. Try to be a good friend to an #autistic person by supporting them by doing the things I have mentioned in this thread. /18