AUTISM - Why we need simple instructions...
Channel: Pooky Knightsmith Mental Health
Date: 2022-11-17

In this video, I explore a concept I often teach; the need to simplify and slow down instructions when supporting autistic people.  I usually teach that this is because autistic people have slow processing speed... in this video I challenge that concept by walking you through what happens when I'm given directions...

A step into my autistic world which I hope will help you to shape your practice a little

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