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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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  • whatanoodlehead: I find that note taking strategy helps me too, particularly at meetings where there are a lot of people. I also gaze at my paper even when not taking notes, as it helps me concentrate and is not seen as rude.

    Stonechat: I use chocolate, crisps, and other comfort food as a reward, too; they are great motivators for social interaction and other stressful challenges that I set myself.

    I used to shop very early but this is not always possible now with my complex lifestyle. My strategy is to do two or three small shops a week because I can then be out of the supermarket quicker, and I have not got so many things to think about.

    Sundays are my dedicated reading day. I have a very chilled day: have breakfast at 10am with parents, they then go out all day, and I have a quiet house all to myself. I can then read for up to 4 hours, have a relaxing bath, and visit the quiet corner shop for a newspaper or a treat. I use Sunday to recuperate my energies in preparation for the new week when the stress starts up again - it prevents me from getting overloaded by the stress of the week.

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  • whatanoodlehead: I find that note taking strategy helps me too, particularly at meetings where there are a lot of people. I also gaze at my paper even when not taking notes, as it helps me concentrate and is not seen as rude.

    Stonechat: I use chocolate, crisps, and other comfort food as a reward, too; they are great motivators for social interaction and other stressful challenges that I set myself.

    I used to shop very early but this is not always possible now with my complex lifestyle. My strategy is to do two or three small shops a week because I can then be out of the supermarket quicker, and I have not got so many things to think about.

    Sundays are my dedicated reading day. I have a very chilled day: have breakfast at 10am with parents, they then go out all day, and I have a quiet house all to myself. I can then read for up to 4 hours, have a relaxing bath, and visit the quiet corner shop for a newspaper or a treat. I use Sunday to recuperate my energies in preparation for the new week when the stress starts up again - it prevents me from getting overloaded by the stress of the week.

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