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This self-advocacy booklet was developed by a group of adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The aim of the booklet is to help people with an ASD communicate their wishes and needs to the people they meet by filling in a particular section(s) of this booklet and taking it with them to the
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relevant meeting. For example, if they had a meeting with someone to discuss their welfare or disability benefits they would complete the section on welfare and disability benefits and then give this to the person or people that they have the meeting with. There is also a general section about them to complete to make the person that they are meeting aware of their requirements. For example they may want the person to know that they require a 'distraction-free' room to meet in. Or they may need information written down for them in plain English rather than being given lots of information orally. The booklet includes appendices on sensory issues as well as information for criminal justice professionals. Show Less
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