Dec 17th 09 Posted by Barbara

New Guide Advises State Agencies on Autism Jobs – An Autism Resource

Autism can affect a person’s ability to communicate and interact socially – two skills that are usually intertwined with employment success. Because of this, many people on the spectrum have difficulty finding and maintaining a job. A guide written by Scott Standifer, clinical associate professor in the School of Health Professions at the University of Missouri, will help change that. The... read more

Nov 22nd 09 Posted by Barbara

Shrinking the Nonverbal Hurdle – An Autism Job Story

Being nonverbal can be a huge hurdle when it comes to employment. But thanks to new technology, those hurdles are shrinking. One Write, a company that supplies churches with customized envelopes, software and accounting forms, recently developed the Cyrano Communicator, a software application that works with the HP iPAQ Mobile Media Companion. With an embedded HP Photosmart camera, the user can take... read more

Oct 7th 09 Posted by Barbara

John Hart – September Contest Winner

As Jobs4Autism’s “Story of the Month” winner for September, John Hart received a $25 Amazon Gift Card. Read his story about doing laundry for a massage therapist and volunteering at his church  here. John is 24 years old. He lives in Austin, Texas with his mom, dad, sister, brother, and dog. John finished high school in 2007 and now spends his time having fun and helping people.... read more

Oct 5th 09 Posted by Barbara

Men with Mops – Autism Jobs

For some adults on the autism spectrum, the social demands required of many jobs are just impossible.  Men with Mops provides adults with autism in New Jersey a chance at employment by providing job training and employment opportunities for those who may have social skills issues or communication difficulties. Men with Mops, the result of a brainstorming session between the parent of a man with autism... read more

Sep 25th 09 Posted by Barbara

Transition is Key to Job Success for Microfilmer – Autism Job Story

Nancy Henn, a woman in her late thirties with significant autism, has worked 40 hours a week at union scale and full benefits in the same job for over 13 years.  According to an article written by her mother, Marilyn Henn, for Autism Spectrum Quarterly in 2005, Nancy’s duties include microfilming, catching metered mail, doing inter- and intra-departmental mail delivery, and making notepads.... read more

Sep 2nd 09 Posted by Story Teller

19 year old is 2008 Mayor’s Committee Employee of the Year – Autism Job Story

“Nathan is nonverbal and needs to be supervised at all times. He attended school with the assistance of a 1:1 aid until middle school and then was homeschooled due to the inadeqaucies of the schools. He also has been involved in our home Lovaas/ABA program since he was 6. When he was 16 we started considering what employment he may enjoy and be successful in. We looked at his strengths and... read more