The guy who shares extraordinary experiences, talks loudly or just simply gets on your nerves, they could be autistic. Here are ways to work with them.  Today on the Top 5 at 7:45, I'll highlight ways that you can work with a person who has autism. It can be a challenge, so we hope advice from Marketwatch.com will help.

  1. Avoid Eye Contact - Back off a bit and give them some space. The in-your-face approach can upset the apple cart.
  2. Listen Patiently - Many of them don't do well with verbal instruction. Listen to them and then write your instructions for them down.
  3. Structure - They thrive on structure, so keep tasks and chores consistent with them.
  4. Minimize Clutter - When things are visually chaotic, it can cause them to not function as well as they could have in a more neat and organized environment.
  5. Universal Design - When offices and workplaces look similar, it will help. Also, show them effective short-cuts to help them reach their goals.

The Top 5 at 7:45 airs weekdays with me, Gary Freeman and sponsored by First Education Federal Credit Union.

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