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i could use some help

NAS24147
over 6 years ago

hi, i was diagnosed 3 weeks ago with "ASD most likely Aspergers" well it explains a lot but so far it hasn't solved any problems. im lucky, i have a partner but she's the only one that works and were moving into our flat in a couple of weeks. i feel useless. when i manage to get a job im always hated, bullied or given no hours.. i was hoping being diagnosed would be a fresh start but so far ive just sat alone depending on others. I just want a normal life. i dont want fame and fortune like media represents everyones dream, i just want a happy stable job and people that understand me. ive got no money no benefits. i keep applying and they keep closing my claim for various reasons... ive told them i has a disability and need help but there doesnt seem to be any, advice online is either aimed for struggling parents or parents/carers of individuals with low functioning autism. 

the few people ive told had no idea or the completely wrong idea of aspergers and i imagine thats why theres no help. 

i looked in the directory on this site and emailed a local service  (i live in lincoln) they basically told me my only help is there very few website articals . 

im sorry im not very good at explaining but im basically asking for some help, i feel so alone and no one understands.

please note: this is no time for me to be a charity case waiting fir a work programme, if i dont get a job ASAP Ill be homeless and lose the love of my life

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  • over 6 years ago

    Owing to successive governments' policies you will be extremely lucky to get support. I have not received any support since my 2011 diagnosis of Asperger's. Sadly, people on the autistic spectrum are considered, at best, third-class citizens by society.

    If you approach the Job Centre (as suggested by QuirkyFriend) then you will be better off dealing with a disability employment adviser. They will have a better understanding of your needs than others at the Job Centre. With luck, the disability employment adviser will have had some autism training.

    When you get a job you will probably be entitled to reasonable adjustments, assuming you disclose your diagnosis.

    Unfortunately, I do not know how you can 'get a job ASAP'. All I can suggest is applying for suitable jobs and approaching the Job Centre.

    It will also probably take a little time to come to terms with the diagnosis.

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  • over 6 years ago

    Owing to successive governments' policies you will be extremely lucky to get support. I have not received any support since my 2011 diagnosis of Asperger's. Sadly, people on the autistic spectrum are considered, at best, third-class citizens by society.

    If you approach the Job Centre (as suggested by QuirkyFriend) then you will be better off dealing with a disability employment adviser. They will have a better understanding of your needs than others at the Job Centre. With luck, the disability employment adviser will have had some autism training.

    When you get a job you will probably be entitled to reasonable adjustments, assuming you disclose your diagnosis.

    Unfortunately, I do not know how you can 'get a job ASAP'. All I can suggest is applying for suitable jobs and approaching the Job Centre.

    It will also probably take a little time to come to terms with the diagnosis.

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