Nov 6th 09 Posted by Barbara

Specialisterne – Autism Job Opportunities

“Did you know that people with ASD are natural born specialists?” This question is posted on the home page of Specialisterne, a groundbreaking Danish company that employs more than 40 people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). “Specialisterne” means “the specialists” in English. It all began six years ago when Thorkil Sonne, father of three sons including one with... read more

Oct 27th 09 Posted by Barbara

Yelling Manager Creates Fear of Job – An Autism Job Story

“I did have 2 jobs. Both were at grocery stores but the thing is that I never got treated right. Not only that but my manager was mean to me. She yelled and screamed at me when I was only trying to help her out. And from then on I’ve been kinda scared to get a job. It’s one of those, I want to get a job but I don’t want to cuz I’m scared of people being mean to me and... read more

Oct 22nd 09 Posted by Barbara

Request for Autism Social Skills Information

“My son is 18 and is a junior in college. He has autism but is very high functioning. He is in a band, a social club, and writes for the school paper. He also does illustrations for a magazine. He still needs help with conversation and approaching friends or calling to make plans to do things together with anyone. Do you have anything that I could look into for him? I saw this boot camp on a... read more

Oct 21st 09 Posted by Barbara

Tips from CSAAC’s John Solyst – Autism Job Stories

For more than 15 years, John Solyst has been locating employment positions for clients of CSAAC (Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children.)  As Assistant Director for Supported Employment at CSAAC, he deals directly with employers and job coaches to match positions with job skills – what the clients are good at or what they enjoy. He won’t put a client in a job where they’ll... read more

Oct 20th 09 Posted by Barbara

“Inside Looking Out” – An Asperger’s Job Story

“Movies are neither a job nor a hobby, but a dream,” says Nick Simone, a 23-year-old filmmaker. Nick, who has Asperger’s Syndrome, is well on his way to making his dream a reality. “Inside Looking Out” (see below), Nick’s documentary about Asperger’s, opened up the show for Amalia Starr‘s Author Night, won 1st place in the Documentary/Interview category... read more

Oct 19th 09 Posted by Barbara

An Update to Ian’s Autism Job Story

In May of 2009 Ian was one of several students recognized at his school district’s end of year recognition celebration of the students and community partners in their 18+ program called LIVE (Leander Independent Vocational Education program). The Williamson County Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 and Twin Lakes YMCA Health & Fitness both commented on the growth they observed in Ian as he progressed... read more