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New Job

Emma

Hi everyone!

I'm new here and looking for some advice about going into a new job. The last role I had informed me they had understanding and knowledge of supporting an autistic employee but by lunchtime on my first day, I had already broken down, gone non-verbal and struggled with my employer to even let me leave the premises (I've since left that role).

I'm really eager to get into work but struggle so badly with that initial change/transition period! Can anyone suggest any reasonable adjustments that have helped them with that big change of starting a new job? 

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  • Hi Emma, sorry for the late response I've just seen this now.

    I normally ask for 'breathing space', so if I'm feeling overwhelmed due to a lot of noise and sensory stimulation I ask if I can go outside to get some fresh air. Other than that, I ask if I can bring a 'fidget toy' or something to squeeze so that if I am feeling stressed, I can exult that negative energy into the object in my hands.

    Hope this helps,

    Danny

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  • Hi Emma, sorry for the late response I've just seen this now.

    I normally ask for 'breathing space', so if I'm feeling overwhelmed due to a lot of noise and sensory stimulation I ask if I can go outside to get some fresh air. Other than that, I ask if I can bring a 'fidget toy' or something to squeeze so that if I am feeling stressed, I can exult that negative energy into the object in my hands.

    Hope this helps,

    Danny

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