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Sunflower lanyard

Wib

I‘m debating getting a sunflower lanyard after doing some research. I struggle in my day to day life with various sensory issues and in public spaces I could do with people being mindful that I have a hidden disability (autism) and exercise patience and not assume that I’m being rude in certain social situations. I‘m also considering wearing one for my new job as I will be in a public facing role. I feel this may be beneficial for me as I know some of my autistic traits can be taken the wrong way by neurotypical folk so maybe having the lanyard would help with this especially as I only just got my autism diagnosis and I’m not confident with disclosing it to most people. I thought I would ask here people’s experience with using the lanyard as some first hand accounts may help with it it will be a useful tool for me. 

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  • I have used the sunflower lanyard a couple of times. Once was in an airport, which helped me get through security quicker as I was able to use the assistance lane, and also board first on the airplane. 
    The second time was in the Lego house in Billund, and I didn’t really feel I needed to wear it as the venue was all very accessible with quite zones etc, so I ended up taking off the lanyard. 

    I think they are useful depending on where you’re going. Most places now have had specific training for recognising the lanyard. 

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  • I have used the sunflower lanyard a couple of times. Once was in an airport, which helped me get through security quicker as I was able to use the assistance lane, and also board first on the airplane. 
    The second time was in the Lego house in Billund, and I didn’t really feel I needed to wear it as the venue was all very accessible with quite zones etc, so I ended up taking off the lanyard. 

    I think they are useful depending on where you’re going. Most places now have had specific training for recognising the lanyard. 

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