Bridging the gap

At My Square Peg, we specialise in providing professional guidance tailored for professionals in various sectors, including government, private sector, and education, who interact with individuals on the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our expertise lies in advising on unique autistic traits, behaviors, and communication patterns to facilitate positive community engagement. Our presentations help employees to recognise certain patterns within autistic individuals, these include anxiety, sensory overload and communication difficulties. We keep it simple - you take as much or as little from our service as you desire. 

Significantly, there are 1.2 million individuals (either diagnosed or not), with autism in the UK. It is crucial for all us to possess an understanding of autism to promote inclusivity and equality in employment, education, and broader community settings. Many of us are not aware of how our body language, facial expression or tone are perceived by someone with ASD. This may lead to unintentional misunderstandings.  My Square Peg addresses these challenges to create supportive enviroments that benefit organisations and their employees.

As a forward-thinking organisation embracing autism awareness, you will showcase your dedication to inclusivity whilst aligning with the guidelines of the Equality Act. Addtionally, you will be enhancing your colleagues' skill set. 

Autistic individuals face many difficulties with social interactions, resulting in heightened anxiety and stress. Our tailored advice aims to facilitate successful interactions with individuals on the autistic spectrum, offering concise and easy-to-follow guidance. We work either either onsite or remotely, on a one-to-one basis or in a group setting.   

Our flexible approach provides timely and commercially attractive options to assist in acheiving your goals. We offer the nessersary tools to equip your organisation at all levels to engage respectfully and understandably with those with ASD.

Anyone with autism experiences their condtion uniquely, possessing distinct personalities with vast diversity. You may only retain a small percentage of My Square Peg's advice, but that could mean a great difference to how you interact with those with ASD. We also cover other common condtions that are often found with those on the spectrum (e.g, Attention Defecit Hyperactive Disorder, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia). 

As Reeva knows, many ASD individuals exhibit above-average cognitive skills, allowing them to compensate for social or communication difficulties through strategies like 'camouflaging.' Autism, often referred to as a hidden condition, may only be diagnosed later in life due to its unique presentation. Some cognitive strengths commonly found in the autistic community may include exceptional logical and analytical abilities, sustained concentration, conscientiousness, attention to detail, and a strong interest in technical expertise. However, despite these strengths, some environments can present challenges for ASD individuals; challenges such as sensory environments, ambiguous communication, and social interactions can hinder their ability and feel alone in society.