Strategies
1) Social communication
• When receiving instructions: Ask for information to be clear, broken into small steps, and provided in both verbal and written/visual formats.
• To check understanding: Repeat back key points or ask clarifying questions to confirm the message matches your understanding.
• When processing language: Request that others use concrete and literal language and ask for explanations if metaphors or jokes aren’t clear.
• To understand emotions: Encourage others to state feelings and intentions directly and let them know this helps you respond appropriately.
• Before social events: Ask for details on what to expect, including location, format, and roles, so you can prepare and manage energy.
• For social comfort: Suggest interactions that fits your needs. For example, asking for one-to-one or small group interactions if that is your preferred way of spending time with others.
• In large groups: Plan ahead and take the time you need to process before responding.
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