Aug 11th 11 Posted by Barbara

Jobs in Austin? – an Autism Job Request

“My autistic son, 27 yrs old, just moved to Austin Texas.  He is bilingual, drives some and has a college degree. He is desperately looking for a job. Please help us. Thank you so much.  He wants to be independent, but you know  the limitations of autism and social skills. ” Anyone have any ideas, suggestions or offers? Please let me know and I’ll pass them on to this mom. Thanks! photo... read more

Jul 28th 11 Posted by tdomf_7a1de

Jacob’s Story – An Autism Unemployment Story

I have an eighteen year old who just graduated from high school and technical school in CADD. He has an awesome portfolio and great references. The problem is he now wants his first job, and well I want him to get a job. I want to teach him to be a little more independent. We just moved to KY a few weeks ago. My husband is currently deployed, and we came to get settled before he gets home. So the move... read more

Jun 29th 11 Posted by Barbara

Biotech Job Needed in San Francisco Bay Area – An Asperger’s Job Request

“Hi, I’m a 40 yr old guy with Asperger Syndrome who lives in the San Francisco Bay area. I have a Masters degree in the biotech field, but am having a big problem with finding/keeping employment. I like doing the labwork that I do, but have found that the intense, interpersonal interactions required have made me consider any possibilities outside my field. I have a temp job right now,... read more

Dec 23rd 10 Posted by Barbara

California Aspie Lady Speaks – an Asperger Job Story

In a comment to a previous post, Aspie Lady shared a bit of her personal experience with employment. It was so insightful I felt it should be shared in its own a post so more might read it: “… I have realized myself that the biggest stumbling block for me to being reinstated in the workforce is not necessarily that I have been home raising my kids for the past 15 years, but the fact that... read more

Oct 14th 10 Posted by tdomf_7a1de

One Job for an Aspie – an Asperger’s Job Story

Someone here thinks I should write about my job. I have not quit or gotten fired from my job. I gather this is unusual for someone on the Spectrum. I have driven a city bus for almost 14 years. Here is why I think I haven’t quit or been fired: Minimal supervision. In a typical day’s work I will not cross paths with a supervisor or manager. True, supervisors are out there watching, but it... read more

Oct 11th 10 Posted by Barbara

Seeking an Appropriate Job – an Asperger’s Request

I received this email from Matthew, who lives in North Carolina… I have undiagnosed Asperger’s and have been trying to find work that does not  demand a lot of contact with people (i.e. retail, customer service). I’ve a  university degree in math and programming. Are there any major agencies, organizations, or non-profit sector you know of that help those with  Asperger’s... read more