Informative tips for interacting with people on the Autism Spectrum.

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ASA’s helpful tips for interacting with someone who has Autism People on the autism spectrum may: not understand what you say appear deaf be unable to speak or speak with difficulty engage in repetitive behaviors act upset for no apparent reason appear insensitive to pain appear anxious or nervous dart away from you unexpectedly engage in self-stimulating behaviors (i.e. Hand flapping or rocking) www.autism-society.org Helpful hints for interaction: Speak slowly and use simple language Use concrete terms Repeat simple questions Allow time for responses Give lots of praise Do not attempt to physically block self-stimulating behavior Remember that each person is unique and may act differently than another 1-800-3-AUTISM www.autism-society.org

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