1. My name is ____________. I have Asperger’s Syndrome an Autism Spectrum Disorder - a neurological condition I frequently get very anxious. When I am anxious I may: not understand what you say appear to not listen to what you say show repetitive behaviours be unable to speak or have difficulty explaining something display hand flapping or vigorously rub the back of my head be overly sensitive to touch, smell or sounds - especially shouting

2. Please be patient……I am doing the best that I can. To help me when I am anxious please: DO NOT SHOUT….speak slowly and softly Allow me time to process what you say Don’t rush me Explain what I need to do in concrete terms Explain what I need to do as visually as possible If possible, please allow me to retreat to somewhere quiet so that I can calm down. Thank you for your understanding.

3. My name is ____________. I have Asperger’s Syndrome an Autism Spectrum Disorder - a neurological condition I frequently get very anxious. When I am anxious I may: not understand what you say appear to not listen to what you say show repetitive behaviours be unable to speak or have difficulty explaining something display hand flapping or vigorously rub the back of my head be overly sensitive to touch, smell or sounds - especially shouting

4. Please be patient……I am doing the best that I can. To help me when I am anxious please: DO NOT SHOUT….speak slowly and softly Allow me time to process what you say Don’t rush me Explain what I need to do in concrete terms Explain what I need to do as visually as possible If possible, please allow me to retreat to somewhere quiet so that I can calm down. Thank you for your understanding.