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

Aug 1st 11 Posted by Barbara

Workplace Survival Guide – a guide to Asperger’s Syndrome employment

The Asperger’s Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide: A Neurotypical’s Secrets for Success, by Barbara Bissonnette, Principal of Forward Motion Coaching, “explains what it takes to succeed in a workplace dominated by neurotypicals. It covers everything from choosing the right career to deciding whether disclosure is the right option. Topics include: networking  … the importance... read more

May 16th 11 Posted by Barbara

Career Solutions, Inc. – an Autism Job Resource in Nebraska

From a parent-organized organization started in 1993 to provide supported employment services to individuals with disabilities, Career Solutions, Inc. now includes an educational and independent living services to its clients. There are four components of Career Solutions, Inc.’s supported employment services: job development, job placement, job coaching and on-going, follow-up support. They... read more

Apr 21st 11 Posted by tdomf_7a1de

Nathan’s job – An Autism Job Story

I, Scott Williams, did an email interview with Nathan Levine about his job. Nathan’s mom answered for him as he is non verbal. Nathan is a Steward at the Hilton Hotel in Austin,Tx.  Nathan has worked there for almost 4 years. His duties are : cleans, sorts and returns dishware to the food line so that the chefs can have clean dishes to use. Nathan likes spraying of the dishes because he likes... read more

Jan 18th 11 Posted by Barbara

Job Coach Needed in San Francisco Bay Area – an Asperger’s Request

My son is 35 yrs. old, has a BFA in art, and cannot find help with his learning disabilities and a job coach. He was fired from a major coffee house and an  auto repair job.  He is intelligent, diligent, responsible, and very honest.  He has Asperger’s or high-functioning autism, and the job counselors here help developmentally disabled adults who don’t have Asperger’s. How can... read more

Nov 5th 10 Posted by tdomf_7a1de

Should You Disclose to an Employer? – Asperger’s Employment Advice

People who come to me for career coaching often ask my opinion about whether they should disclose their Asperger’s Syndrome to an employer. My reply is, “It depends.” Disclosure is a personal decision. Whether it is the right option for you depends on the nature of your job, your overall performance, specific challenges that you face, whether you have had a disciplinary action, and your comfort... read more