How to make me feel comfortable

• Wherever possible hold the meeting somewhere I’m familiar with and feel comfortable…. meetings at school are nice. It feels safe and comfortable, but it’s good to know in advance you’re coming. At school we can meet in bigger areas.
• My house is my safe place and so it is better if I can go to other places for help.
• Have things in the waiting room for whole range for children, not just the little ones.
• Have things in the room to help me feel comfortable to be there.
• Think about where I can sit and if there are things for me to do for the bits I’m not involved in while you talk to my mum.
• Make sure that I have a quiet place to talk to you.
• I would like to be part of the conversations but I worry about what might be said.
• Be happy, smile and be honest. Positive attitude, trustworthy, non-judgemental.
• By wearing the badge in public is attracts people and sends ‘some flashing lights’ – don’t wear the badge.