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Practical approaches

Make everyday life work for you.

Start with the part of your day you want help with. Explore approaches at your own pace and choose what fits your circumstances.

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Organisation

Keeping track of tasks, time and belongings

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Focus and attention

Finding approaches that suit your attention

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Sleep difficulties

Rest, routines and disrupted sleep

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Sensory environments

Making surroundings easier to navigate

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Rejection sensitivity and emotional regulation

Difficult feelings, perceived rejection and responses

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Routines and transitions

Preparing for changes and everyday routines

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Workday strategies

Practical approaches to working life

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