Anything that you can look at to help you start or complete a task, help you check what you should be doing or what’s going to happen next, or help you remember something important, is a visual support, or a ‘visual’.
This resource outlines some signs to look out for, both for teenagers who think they may be autistic, and for parents and professionals who think a teenager they live or work with may be autistic.
Whether to disclose that you are autistic in your workplace can be complicated - this resource outlines some of the benefits and risks of disclosure, and some tips for helping the conversation go smoothly if you do decide to disclose.