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Useful Strategies

Jon

I was thinking - people often talk about useful strategies and coping strategies. I know that I have developed strategies to best cope with Asperger's Syndrome. The problem is actually identifying these strategies. Some I can think of:

  • I wear ear defenders to reduce intrusive noise.
  • I try to plan things well to lessen the stress of a situation.
  • I try to be aware that I may not be communicating well - and tell the person.
  • I try to facilitate written communication over verbal.

Does anyone have any useful strategies that they would like to share? I know its pretty broad in scope and the strategies may be quite specific to the person but they may still be of use to others (including me Smile).

 

 

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  • It comes down to acting then?

    I find that I often convey the  wrong message and fail to interpret people correctly. I think that I would rather be more comfortable with myself getting it wrong than actually worrying about getting it right all the time. I know that with some people I am more relaxed with and I can be more myself eg not having to look at them all the time.

    Are there situations where you could say 'I have Aspergers - its not such a big deal :-) - I am hearing you loud and clear even though I may not always be looking at you. I can think and listen better when I am looking away. Its just one of those things. If you want calrification from me just be direct - I will be direct with you  too :-)

    'I tend to go for happy/cheerful (over the top) as much as I can as that seems safest'

    I find myself doing that too - although its really draining  and I can feel very frustrated and unsatisfied by the encounter though.

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  • It comes down to acting then?

    I find that I often convey the  wrong message and fail to interpret people correctly. I think that I would rather be more comfortable with myself getting it wrong than actually worrying about getting it right all the time. I know that with some people I am more relaxed with and I can be more myself eg not having to look at them all the time.

    Are there situations where you could say 'I have Aspergers - its not such a big deal :-) - I am hearing you loud and clear even though I may not always be looking at you. I can think and listen better when I am looking away. Its just one of those things. If you want calrification from me just be direct - I will be direct with you  too :-)

    'I tend to go for happy/cheerful (over the top) as much as I can as that seems safest'

    I find myself doing that too - although its really draining  and I can feel very frustrated and unsatisfied by the encounter though.

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