Published on 12, July, 2020
There's not a lot of support out there and, per my *disabled thread, it's unclear about what benefits, if any, we can access.
* Link here for info:
https://community.autism.org.uk/f/adults-on-the-autistic-spectrum/31063/is-autism-a-disability
So, I've so far:
Got a disability badge from my county council
Today purchased an 'I am autistic' badge from Amazon
Today purchased loop ear plugs from Amazon
Purchased a disability toilet key from Amazon
What else can we do to make our lives a little bit easier?
Loop ear plugs have changes things for me in the most positive way. Although, it was a challenge when I only took the case out with me to a busy enclosed space rather than the ear plugs themselves! That’s hardly the fault of the ear plugs though.
A big help I have discovered is learning to say no, in a polite but assertive way, to instances that you know are not in your best interests. People we like may want us to go out and do a, b and c, but do we? Can we?
I finding comfortable clothes and reducing sensory input is always helpful too.
Oh and I forgot to add, reasonable adjustments in the work place. Speaking to management to arrange a meeting is invaluable in my experience.