Dec 29th 11 Posted by Barbara

Saying Goodbye to Jobs4Autism

For over two years, I’ve been the voice behind Jobs4Autism. It has been an eye- and heart-opening experience.  I’ve met so many inspirational people, heard stories of desperation and courage and have felt the satisfaction of knowing I made a difference in someone’s life, if only in a small way. However, this will be my last post. Jobs4Autism.com is a nonprofit website and our supporters... read more

Nov 30th 11 Posted by Barbara

Autism Job Search Request in Florida

A mom sent the following email to us.  Can anyone help? Hi~ My son is now living in Florida with his dad. He’s 24, and has been job searching in and around the Broward County area for a year. He has started at a number of jobs that have not worked out. Do you have any contacts in Florida that could possibly help me help him? He is still very motivated, but is not successful working through... read more

Oct 4th 11 Posted by Barbara

House of Possibilities – an autism job program

House of Possibilities in Easton, Massachusetts provides support to children and adults living with developmental challenges, including autism. Their vision is “to break the barriers of what people think is possible for those with special needs.” Besides their many children’s programs, they also offer many individualized programs for adults, including a new, integrated work and... read more

Sep 20th 11 Posted by Barbara

Job Advice Needed in Texas – an autism request

Hello,  I am a high functioning Autistic individual who is seeking a job in the Hurst, Euless, Bedford, North Richland Hills, Texas area. What would you suggest to do in my job search? I am already signed up with DARS agency and have a job coach, but I am still having trouble finding a job. What kind of advice would you have to give me on getting a job? Laura  Does anyone have any information... read more

Sep 16th 11 Posted by Barbara

Job Coach needed in California Bay Area – an Autism request

Debbie wrote: Hello:  My son is 19 and is high functioning with PDD.  He is capable of doing work but needs help because of initial anxiety and sometimes needs instructions repeated several times. He can gradually learn but needs that extra help. Is it possible for me to find a job coach through your website who specializes with people like this who can help me locally?  I live in Marin County... read more

Sep 13th 11 Posted by Barbara

From Mom to Mom – an Autism Job Story

This is from an email sent in response to the post by Pam in Iowa, whose son is 28, a college grad and has aspergers/autism (click HERE to read original post)… My son is 23, graduated from college and has high functioning autism. We’ve been searching with him for a job for over a year. We went to the Department of Rehabilitative Services, which I believe is in every state. The first one... read more