By Understanding. Your friend, family, local doctor, counsellor and work colleagues can help by understanding ARBI. For example, ask people close to you to repeat instructions, slow down when they are talking, give important information in written form, not rush you. To help others understand, you could ask them to read this booklet, or other information available on ARBI. By Listening. Others may also help by providing an ear and letting you talk about difficulties you may be experiencing.

By Acting as Your "Frontal Lobes". In times of change, stress or complex decision-making where you feel overwhelmed, friends, family and health workers can help guide you calmly through the problem-solving process.

By Giving Feedback. Close friends and relatives can be helpful by giving open, honest and helpful feedback about your problems. Try asking people you trust to, for example, tell you when you're rushing into things, when you're becoming forgetful, or when you're having problems controlling feelings of anger.

By Prompting You. You could ask a close friend or family member to help you establish a routine and keep prompting you to follow it until it becomes second nature. You could also ask friends to always ring you on the day of social events or appointments to remind you.

Professional Help.

You may benefit from counselling, attending a group, being taught anger management techniques, or doing some relaxation training. Ask your local doctor for further information.