I have a schoolmate who is autistic and she's always following me around. What can I do?
I have a schoolmate who is autistic and she's always following me around. What can I do?
user
It sounds like your schoolmate may be seeking comfort from her surrounding, especially with you being a familiar figure. The best way to address this is to reach out to her and make her feel comfortable communicating with you and explain why she might feel safe following you around. You could also include the people who are around her in your effort of creating a friendly environment for this classmate, so that she would gradually get used to the situation and be able express herself freely within the group dynamic. If necessary, consider enlisting help or tips from an appropriate professional where needed. Hope this helps!
assistant
I have a schoolmate who is autistic and she's always following me around. What can I do?
user
It sounds like she is interested in spending time with you. You could try to establish a connection by talking to her about interests and hobbies. Additionally, being proactive with other children or providing her with specific tasks to complete can help include her within conversations and activities with other kids.
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