1
Q
Business model of the NT world
A
- Decisions are made by consensus, everyone has to agree
- Group think and hierarchy issues
2
Q
Business model of the Aspie world
A
- Group decides who is most knowledgeable and follows their lead or just has them do it all
- Disregard for hierarchy
3
Q
Stupid questions for an Aspergers patient
A
- What can I do for you?
- What brings you in today?
- How are you feeling?
- Has anything changed since I last saw you?
- Are you [feeling/sensation]?
- Are you depressed, anxious, suicidal?
- Is there anything else?
4
Q
Alternative to “what can I do for you” for an Aspie patient?
A
Hello
pt isn’t the medical professional, they don’t know what you can do
5
Q
Alternative to “how are you feeling” for an Aspie patient?
A
“Feeling” is open to multiple interpretations so instead “Why did you come in today?”
6
Q
Alternative to “is there anything else” for an Aspie patient?
A
Have we addressed your concern today?
7
Q
Guidelines for interacting with an Aspie patient?
A
- Don’t interrupt the silence (give time for them to speak)
- Don’t worry about being idiomatically charming
- Don’t use the words “feel” or “anything”
