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drewmunn

Hello,

I've joined this forum because of recent work I have undertaken with people who are on the AS, and how interesting I found it. I have done some research into autism, and have worked closely in environments designed to support autistic children. After reading a few of the discussions on here, I've decided to join so I can ask any questions I think could improve my understanding of autism, and how I interact with those around me who need extra consideration.

Thanks in advance; the information on this forum has already been of great use.

  • hi there drewmunn

     i wanna say i think its great that you do this and that you want to learn more about the people you work with, it shows how important it is to you and that you will probably be one of the best kinds of people for others to talk to.

    my partner has a.s not me, but if you wanna ask any qs go ahead, i will do my best to answerSmile

  • As I'm freelance, I get to work with a wide range of people. One of my recent clients, who I worked with for a good few months, was a Special Educational Needs establishment. They support children from primary school age to 18, so it was interesting seeing the diversity of their needs, and how they developed. I'd previously done a bit of work in the same environment around 4 years ago, so I got to meet some of the students who used to be in primary education now moving onto Key Stage 4. I'm still in contact with the establishment, and working there allowed me to work on my improving my accessibility design in other areas as well.

    As a designer, it's important for me that my work can be enjoyed by everyone. Working with people who couldn't necessarily understand the flow of a standard website, or found the layout of leaflets or brochures confusing, has opened my eyes to their needs. It's allowed me to realise simple changes can make it easier for everyone to enjoy my products.

    Also, my mother used to teach students with learning difficulties in mainstream secondary education, but has now moved onto an SEN school as well.

  • hi - welcome - what environments do your work in?