Dec 2nd 11 Posted by tdomf_7a1de

aspie girl – an Asperger’s Job Story

age 27 an aussie aspie girl ive been to college, done all that. Had one vollunteer job that lasted. One didnt because I really didnt fit in. Started a new job admin/reception in a car dealership, I lasted 8hours not fast enough mentally they said, needed supervision/organisation they said. I wonder if I will ever work. My paediatrician said I would find it hard competing against not auties and even... read more

Oct 29th 11 Posted by Barbara

I Want to Work – an Asperger Story

Born in Brisbane, Australia in 1972, Garry Burge struggled for years before being diagnosed with Asperger’s by Dr. Tony Attwood in 1998. Now Garry has written a book about the challenges and difficulties he faced growing up, attending college and finding employment so that others can learn from his experience. I Want to Work – an Asperger Story relates Garry’s story, includes a foreword... read more

Sep 13th 11 Posted by Barbara

Anthony’s Beehive – a Self-Employment Story

When Anthony was in third grade, he watched a video about honeybees. Right away he asked his parents for a hive – they put him off for a year, but finally gave in, not realizing those two initial hives were just the beginning of a business involving over 200 hives and the whole family. Anthony was born with developmental disabilities.  The bees provided Anthony with a chance to support himself... 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

Mar 10th 11 Posted by tdomf_7a1de

Updated Nitro Swim Story

This month is my Nitro swim job 1 year anniversary. I wipe the bleachers, I locate lost found items and clean the parking lot, finger pint time clock.  i have 2 work shirts. -contributed by Scott in Texas. To see Scott’s first Jobs4Autism post, click HERE. For more information on Nitro Swim Center, click HERE. 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