Info tips for practitioners
w/ autism and/or sensitivities
First, thank you for
caring. Not trying
to question your
expertise in health.
Now, Autism is a spectrum.
It’s not something one can
turn off. It’s not a choice.
Most of us are not trying
to be demanding. If any
thing, we’re afraid of
being seen as childish,
picky, high maintenance,
bossy, rude, etc.
We can easily get overwhelmed.
We want to compromise with
you. If we ask for another nurse
to do something or if we know
we cannot handle a procedure
without certain accommodations,
it’s not personally attacking
against you.
You have the power to provide
the care and provide us any
options; individuals know
their own personal tolerance
and needs. We do not ever
want to start arguments.
We do not want to inconvenience
you over something, as we do not
feel entitled. Having sensitivities
not by choice, as it is more than
inconvenience but also painful.
We always feel when you
do your best. We’re both
human, autistic or not.
It is not a choice.