Sunflower lanyard

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. 

Parents
  • I found it helps me, I tend to keep my earplugs (loops), communication cards and a fidget toy on there. You also don’t have to wear one the card part where it says you’re autistic if you’re not ready to disclose yourself in public but it’s also ok to do so too. 

    People tend to help me more like at shops or travelling when I need help or also give me more space when needed in public.

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  • I found it helps me, I tend to keep my earplugs (loops), communication cards and a fidget toy on there. You also don’t have to wear one the card part where it says you’re autistic if you’re not ready to disclose yourself in public but it’s also ok to do so too. 

    People tend to help me more like at shops or travelling when I need help or also give me more space when needed in public.

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