Autism and Adulthood

Hi

It's Eleanor. This is only my second post on this site because, frankly, I have no clue how to do... all of this. I'm an autistic adult. I know that when you're an adult, you're introduced to all sorts of new things; maintaining a career, learning how to live on your own, driving, dating, etc. Oh my God, I'm so rubbish at this! Even when I'm typing or writing, I'm not very talkative. I'm also a very private person so it will be a while before I start blabbering about who knows what on here! Anyway, like I said, I'm an adult with Aspergers Syndrome, who has just graduated from uni this year, and right now I'm in a hard phase of my new adult life; finding a job and starting my career. I want to work in Music Education, and I've decided to just start out with jobs as teaching assistant/supply teacher. So far I've had several declines, but I feel like I'm getting closer to a job. It is just a matter of remaining positive and to keep on going.

I'll post more later, but if anyone has any questions or advice for me, whether on finding work, living through adulthood with autism, or anything else please reply and let me know.

Regards

Eleanor

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  • Hello and welcome. Eleanor! I have also recently come onto the forum, having been diagnosed with Level 2 ASD. Please do feel free to ask any questions and read my profile. I'm sure that everyone on here will give their best advice.

    I, myself, am a very quiet person verbally. However, I can bash out messages either typing or writing.

    I am also struggling to find a job. It has got so bad that I have had to "Sign on" again. However, like you, I am sure that I will find a suitable position eventually.

    The very best of luck with your job search!

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  • Hello and welcome. Eleanor! I have also recently come onto the forum, having been diagnosed with Level 2 ASD. Please do feel free to ask any questions and read my profile. I'm sure that everyone on here will give their best advice.

    I, myself, am a very quiet person verbally. However, I can bash out messages either typing or writing.

    I am also struggling to find a job. It has got so bad that I have had to "Sign on" again. However, like you, I am sure that I will find a suitable position eventually.

    The very best of luck with your job search!

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