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Sunflower Lanyards

LucyLandRover

Hello,

I wonder if anyone else has experience of using Sunflower lanyards to help service providers identify people who may need extra help and support? I ask as my local sainsbury's told me about these lanyards and would I like one? I thought it was a good idea but in practice I find it has made little difference as staff are not Autism aware and take no notice of the lanyard but other shoppers do and think I work in the store so then I get asked questions about where to find an item they are looking for which causes me problems as I struggle with the noise of the store and dealing with strangers.

I hope others have a more positive experience as I do think the idea is good in principal but it needs backing up with training.

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  • This is the first I've heard of this scheme, I live in a rather remote part of the country so that might be why; I like the idea of it and will definitely have a look out for it, but like you I have found the training given to staff around hidden disabilities is often quite poor.

    It might be helpful to see other people wearing them which in turn would make it easier for us to help each other, if we can. 

    Definitely interesting though. 

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  • This is the first I've heard of this scheme, I live in a rather remote part of the country so that might be why; I like the idea of it and will definitely have a look out for it, but like you I have found the training given to staff around hidden disabilities is often quite poor.

    It might be helpful to see other people wearing them which in turn would make it easier for us to help each other, if we can. 

    Definitely interesting though. 

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