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Supporting an autistic woman to recognise her strengths and cope with change

Actions and outcomes

B came to North Wales IAS wanting help with changes and social situations. The practitioner and B did a spectrum star together and set some goals:

  • Keeping an A3 planner to factor in the changes as a visual support.
  • Going to social situations that she wouldn’t normally attend with coping strategies in place.

 

B kept a diary of positive outcomes each day. She had researched and developed her knowledge of the law and taught herself another language. With this information, she set up an online group to support people to challenge fines incurred with covid and traffic infringements.

 

Through interventions, B realised how being autistic had partly enabled her to become part of the community and to be respected by other people.

Feedback

B said her confidence and self worth  had increased and now she can go to social events without anxiety. B has come to terms with her differences and now values herself.

Lessons Learned

Every single autistic person is unique and has different strengths that bring value to the community. It was great to see the positive impact of B’s improved self-confidence and self-worth.

Information

Health Board:
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
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Integrated Autism Service:
North Wales IAS
Categories
  • Confidence, Individual Support, Self-esteem, Socialising, Wellbeing

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