Sad State

Adults with ASD can (and do) make great employees. One job website promoting the employment of people with ASD highlighted some of the general strengths you may find: • High levels of concentration and focus • Reliability and dependability • Attention to detail and accuracy • Technical abilities, such as coding and programming • Factual knowledge and excellent memory Bearing this in mind - you’d think most people on the spectrum would have a job right? No siree bob! Far from it sadly. A UK survey found only 15% of adults with autism to be working full time. Put another way – 85% of adults with ASD are not in full time work. Why – when they’ve clearly got so much to give? Lots of reasons. Here’s a few: * Finding job openings – Where to look. How to look. Who to ask. * Applying – How to complete an application. How to ‘sell’ your skills on paper. * Interviews - Eye contact. Handshakes. Being put on the spot. All manner of social interactions. * At work – Navigating the ‘water cooler’ culture. Understanding their role. Working with others. Many other issues too, which mean people with ASD often don’t maximize their work potential. It’s a truly sad state of affairs. However, luckily, it's not all doom and gloom. If your teen or adult with Asperger’s is struggling to find work, we can help . . . In the current Aspirations Newsletter we cover 20 essential tips for employment success with young people on the spectrum. You can get your copy today when you join us at The Parenting Asperger’s Community: https://www.parentingaspergerscommunity.com/public/1908.cfm