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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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  • Hi whatanoodlehead, your phone strategy sounds as though it is effective. The fact that you are thinking in terms of talking to the telephone and not directly about the person on the other end, must deflect some of the anxiety. 
    I seem to be okay once I get on the phone - all that ringing and anticipation seems to be the barrier I have to get over. 

    My strategy for not monopolising the conversation once I get on the phone, which used to be a real problem for me, is to let the other person talk on their subjects first. If they ask anything about any of my favourite subjects then I answer the question as briefly and specifically as I can. I think this is actually working, even though I still find it quite difficult to hold back.

    Your note-taking strategy for meetings is a good one.
    Someone suggested looking at the persons forehead just above the eyes - but I tried that and find it is still too close to be comfortable with.

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  • Hi whatanoodlehead, your phone strategy sounds as though it is effective. The fact that you are thinking in terms of talking to the telephone and not directly about the person on the other end, must deflect some of the anxiety. 
    I seem to be okay once I get on the phone - all that ringing and anticipation seems to be the barrier I have to get over. 

    My strategy for not monopolising the conversation once I get on the phone, which used to be a real problem for me, is to let the other person talk on their subjects first. If they ask anything about any of my favourite subjects then I answer the question as briefly and specifically as I can. I think this is actually working, even though I still find it quite difficult to hold back.

    Your note-taking strategy for meetings is a good one.
    Someone suggested looking at the persons forehead just above the eyes - but I tried that and find it is still too close to be comfortable with.

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