People cannot see that you are autistic.
If they don’t know you are autistic, they won’t allow you extra time.
They won’t know that you need to be spoken to simply and clearly.
They won’t know that you might struggle with noise and bright lights.
You can tell people you are autistic by showing them an ‘I am autistic card’.
The ‘I am autistic card’ can be downloaded from the National Autistic Society.
You can also show them a Thames Valley Autism Alert Card. This is free of charge.
Or you can wear a Sunflower lanyard.
The Sunflower lanyard can be obtained from the Hidden Disabilities Store.
When you show your card or your lanyard, people will know to give you a little more time and to find out how best they can help you.