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The Art of Interacting with an Autistic Software Developer

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Sara Peeters @Aspigirlcodes [email protected]

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Sara Peeters @Aspigirlcodes Illustrations from Daniela Schreiters Graphic Novels @Fuchskind [email protected]

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Every person is unique.

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Every person is unique. autistic

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If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met ONE person with autism. Stephen Shore

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Autism spectrum disorder

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Autism spectrum disorder Neurodiversity

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Detail-oriented

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The world is full of details

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Hypersensitivity Sound Light Touch Smell & Taste

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Workplace consequences Adapted lighting Headphones Home office Commute Ask what helps most

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Creativity

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Creativity Flexibility

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Fabienne Sieger (fabiennesieger.com)

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Planning, structure, routine

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Planning, structure, routine Learning new things (yes, autistic people get bored too)

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Planned flexibility

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Planned flexibility

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Planned flexibility

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Planned flexibility

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Workplace consequences No hotdesking Planned flexibility Structured meetings Adaptation time to new situations Ask what helps most

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Smalltalk ahead

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I take your questions seriously! (Each single one of them)

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Workplace consequences Detailed information & explicit expectations Different forms of communication (written) One contact person Someone else is client interface Don’t overrate smalltalk Misunderstandings will happen Ask what helps most

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Energy is a limited resource

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When it gets too much This is not the best time for talking!

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Workplace consequences Part-time work Flexible working hours Ask what helps most

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Workplace consequences Part-time work Flexible working hours Ask what helps most

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Not every person has to work in IT.

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Not every person has to work in IT. autistic

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Diagnosis

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Diagnosis Coaching

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Community: Giving social interaction a purpose

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Just remember... @Aspigirlcodes [email protected]