Mar 10th 10 Posted by Barbara

My Quest for a Job – An Asperger’s Job Story

“For now, my life is a 4-ton cross on my back, and I’m crucified to it. I am an autistic individual, and I consider myself between PDD-NOS and Aspergers Syndrome – right of the upper reaches of the dreaded spectrum. I with the mysterious disorder have interests that impede me from “proper living,” a normal life which neurotypical individuals (NTs) prefer over my “small world”... read more

Jan 14th 10 Posted by Barbara

Temple Grandin – An Autism Job Story and Movie

Temple Grandin, a designer of livestock handling facilities and a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, began breaking barriers early in her life – barriers in place for females working in a traditionally male industry as well as barriers for individuals with autism obtaining any kind of employment. Over the years she has written numerous books about animals and autism. Christopher... read more

Jan 8th 10 Posted by Barbara

When Autism is an Employment Asset

In 2001 Ron Brix was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome,  a form of autism often marked by intense attention to detail, single-minded focus and a willingness to work on something repetitively until perfect. Not coincidentally, Brix is a retired computer systems developer, a job that requires those same traits. “My career would not have existed at all without the autism,” says Brix. Now Brix... read more

Dec 9th 09 Posted by Barbara

Isaac Dealey – November Contest Winner

As Jobs4Autism’s November “Story of the Month” winner, Isaac received a $25 Amazon gift card. In his job story, he not only included information about being a software engineer, but also shared valuable advice for anyone looking for a job as well as potential employers. Click here to read his winning story, “Knowing What to Look For”. Isaac is truly a Renaissance Man…read... read more

Nov 12th 09 Posted by Barbara

“So, what do you do?” – An Asperger’s Job Story

“So, what do you do? It’s one of the first questions one adult asks another when they meet.  What do you do for a living?  What’s your job? If you’re an adult with Asperger Syndrome, you may not be able to give the answer you want.  While people with Asperger Syndrome can be very knowledgeable and highly skilled, steady employment is often a challenge. I learned... read more

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