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andysomerset
over 13 years ago

hi there,

im a support worker for an autistic man in his early fifties, im trying to figure out a better way of trying to stop him obsessing over his neighbours movements, he often waits on the pavement waiting for them to go to work etc his neighbours are quite tolerant but thats not always the case and he gets confused sometimes.

Ive explained many times that this behaviour isnt appropriate but it just doesnt get through

any thoughts or ideas?

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  • 1 month ago

    Hi please show some sympathy.I have had issues with neighbours basically deliberately misinterpreting my way of communicating when I ask for something reasonable.

    I think with your patient you need to ask why he is doing this and get him in front of a good therapist.They can then explore and maybe find medication.Just saying someones behaviour is innappropriate can be taken the wrong way.In his world he would feel he is engaging normally as his brain  is wired that way.I also think a support group would help his GP.etc hope that helps

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  • 1 month ago

    Hi please show some sympathy.I have had issues with neighbours basically deliberately misinterpreting my way of communicating when I ask for something reasonable.

    I think with your patient you need to ask why he is doing this and get him in front of a good therapist.They can then explore and maybe find medication.Just saying someones behaviour is innappropriate can be taken the wrong way.In his world he would feel he is engaging normally as his brain  is wired that way.I also think a support group would help his GP.etc hope that helps

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