Hi All,
I am a paramedic in the UK. I currently have a student paramedic, who is awaiting a diagnostic assessment for autism and ADHD.
She clearly has traits of Autism, openly expresses her concerns and feelings and she is struggling with the practical side of the job.
I have a autstic Niece who I spend loads of time with and she will only confide in me when there any problems, some of the time will cause her to self harm. I support her with managing her feelings and try to find ways of her to concentrate on other things other than spending all her thoughts and time on the things which she can not change. So do have some experience with Autism and ADHD, I myself am Dyslexic so feel like I have a good approach to neurodiversity.
My student is brilliant and communicating with patients, but I am struggling to find methods to support her learning whilst out with me in clinical practice. We have tried different approaches, and I have spent a lot of my own time making aid memoirs, crib sheets and visual aids to support her.
I am looking for some supportive evidence or literature on how to support and help my student during clinical practice or higher education support. I really want to support her and help her strive in a role I feel she will be very good at.
Many Thanks
Supportive Paramedic
