Published on 12, July, 2020
As part of my new job as a support worker, caring for adults with challenging behaviour. I am being sent on several one day training courses.
This week I was on a safeguarding course. Dealing with keeping vulnerable adults safe from abuse, neglect, exploitation etc.
Halfway through we were asked what we knew about autism. I kept my mouth shut. But a couple said that they had experience with Autistic people. And explained that autistics like to stick to routines. One gave an example of an autistic who walked along the same route everyday for 16 years. The class had a giggle.
That's how we autistics are seen by the NTs.
People like to stereotype others. That's how neurotypical minds work. They put people into categories. That's how they can manage to get through life with their tiny little mundane brains.
Ooops, look at me, stereotyping neurotypicals.....
Anyway, Robert, I'm glad your job has progressed to the point where you are being given training. That could be a good sign.