2. Living with Asperger Syndrome  Introduction  An outline of my life experiences  Difficulties arising due to my Asperger Syndrome  Strategies developed to support me  Some ways to help

3.  About me  Life is like climbing a mountain

4. An outline of my life experiences (1)  School - (junior/senior)  College  Meeting others with AS  Friends/Socialising

5.  Work - (lack of understanding)  Independence/Travel  Driving  Sport - (stress reliever) An outline of my life experiences (2)

6.  My AS characteristics  Anxiety - (triggers/behaviour that follows)  Easy target - (interacting/innuendoes)  Coming to terms with AS

7. Strategies developed to support me (1)  Timetable/Lists  Conversational skills  Curbing obsessions  Transition – (classes/schools/college)

8.  Sharing anxieties - (SENCO)  Role play – (new experiences/uncomfortable situations)  Senses  Relaxation Strategies developed to support me (2)

9.  Someone to talk to, mentoring  An understanding of the need for repetition  Focus training  Tailored support in finding jobs  Practical help with personal relationships  Psychiatric support if needed

10.  Any questions Wrapping up Thank you