About 3 weeks ago i started wearing this badge just to go to my local Co-op at first because i was getting really anxious, unable to make eye contact and would sometimes fumble my words at the checkout. I also wrote a letter telling the staff i am autistic and that i may appear a bit anxious, odd and socially awkward.
I didn't do this because i wanted any special treatment but just so they could understand me a bit better. Also because i felt i was making the staff there a bit uncomfortable due to being so socially awkward.
Anyway i feel much more at ease now whenever i go in there and the staff seem to be too so it's had the desired effect
If you go to any shops regularly perhaps a letter and badge would help too?
