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Learning to be independent

NAS71621

Hi I’m autistic and I am 20 I’m classed as level 2 autism but how do you start to do things independently. I’m struggling so much because I still live at home with my mum 

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  • if u are level 2 so u will pretty much always need support. 

    but u're spirit is strong so

    1. set yourself very small improvements ..... i mean like making your bed everydat

    2. help your mum in very small ways like doing laundry and dishes and hoovering   ---- consist this training with the aim of becoming independent

    3. do grocery shopping for your mum start with 2 items and work your way up to 10 say (she gives you a list )

    improve your independence in small steps - give yourself a year to reach the targets set by you

  • in reply to aidie

    See the thing is I was assessed for level 2 but I have not known I was autistic so I can do laundry but can’t hang it up I’m starting to things more independently but I wouldn’t say I’m level 2 personally At some things I am like cooking but the levels confuse me 

  • in reply to NAS71621

    yes u are correct about levels,,, many  people say same thing as you in that they are level 1 at this, level 2 at that, and cant do some things as you have mentioned.  

    dont worry about levels

    just so u know I dont hang things up. I fold my clothes and keep them in plastic crates which I stack.  I can hang thins up ok I just dont think it is necessary ( ok it does depend on your range of clothes I guess )

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  • in reply to NAS71621

    yes u are correct about levels,,, many  people say same thing as you in that they are level 1 at this, level 2 at that, and cant do some things as you have mentioned.  

    dont worry about levels

    just so u know I dont hang things up. I fold my clothes and keep them in plastic crates which I stack.  I can hang thins up ok I just dont think it is necessary ( ok it does depend on your range of clothes I guess )

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