Assignment task:
Read the two case studies below, then answer the questions that follow.
Case study 1: Hugo
Hugo has social anxiety. He has a fear of embarrassment and being judged which leads him to avoid social situations. You think his input would be important as anxiety, in general, has been rising among young people, but you do not want to trigger his anxiety.
Case study 2: Ana
Ana has just recently approached the organisation for job help. She has autism spectrum disorder. She is not very interested in 'small talk', but can talk at length about a few specific topics that she is interested in. The main drawback she finds is following instructions. Long processes or instructions are challenging if not stressful. Visual aids are helpful in these situations.
Given their situations, how would you communicate in person with the following two existing service users to gather their input about the new program? How can their input be included in any management decisions?