May 19th 10 Posted by Barbara

Aspie Mama – An Asperger’s Job Story and a Bit of Advice

I have six children, three of whom have Aspergers/PDD-NOS — and my hubby is an undiagnosed Aspie. I am fairly certain I have some aspects myself, as my hubby is just like my father and brother! Husband is a graduate of Stanford University — 2 degrees in EE. He has been employed as an engineer w/the same company for over 20 years now. He finds a lot of aspects of his job challenging, as... read more

May 10th 10 Posted by Barbara

Teresa’s Creative Son – An Autism Job Dilemma

My son recently graduated from High School,  and he loves Legos and builds his own creations and he loves to work on the computer and create videos and he has High functioning Autism – we live near Chattanooga, TN and I saw the special on HBO and I am trying to assist him  to proceed into the working sector in a career where he can be self productive and sufficient. Any information, or direction... read more

Apr 8th 10 Posted by Barbara

Calling all Texans! – An Autism Survey

The Autism Society of Greater Austin is conducting a survey on issues related to older children and adults with autism in Texas. Members of the Autism Society are parents, guardians and professionals who strive to improve the lives of all affected by autism by educating, advocating and promoting awareness. This survey is designed to give us a better understanding of the challenges you or a member of... read more

Apr 1st 10 Posted by tdomf_7a1de

21-yr old Young Woman with Asperger’s: Her Mother’s Perspective

My daughter has wonderful gifts: avid reader, sharp intellect, excellent writer, creative cartoonist (anthropomorphic characters), is an “animal magnet” and possesses a wickedly funny (i.e., dark) sense of humor. Many adults love her take on life. So how come finding employment will be hard for her? The crushing anxiety over social interactions in the workplace. It is absolutely overwhelming.... read more

Mar 23rd 10 Posted by Barbara

Lorie’s Son…”In Between”: An Autism Job Dilemma

“I have a son who is 20 and has always had a hard time keeping a job. He was pre- approved for disability then turned down after 2 months. He has used rehab services and over a year ago they got him a job but he got fired from it and they have not found anything else for him to do. His last job was a temp job and he was let go for being too slow. We run into this kinda stuff all the time. Any... read more

Mar 19th 10 Posted by Barbara

Scott’s Jobs: An Autism Job Story

“my  first job was arby’s at burnet road in austin texas for 5 years.  i  was  in pizza hut in greystone dr for september 2005 to february 2006. i have [had] autism since winter 1986.  now i work at nitro swim center.” - contributed by Scott in Texas read more