23 August 2012

How To Care For An Introvert

Most Aspergians are introverts by our very nature.  Here are a few basic rules to follow when relating to us.

1.  Respect our need for privacy.
2.  Never embarrass us in public.
3.  Let us observe first in new situations.
4.  Give us time to think.  Don't demand instant answers.
5.  Don't interrupt us.
6.  Give us advance notice of unexpected changes in our lives.
7.  Give us 15-minute warnings to finish whatever we are doing.
8.  Reprimand us privately.
9.  Teach us new skills privately.
10. Enable us to find one best friend who has similar interests and abilities.
11. Don't push us to make lots of friends.
12. Respect our introversion.  Don't try to remake us into extroverts.