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  • What are the best jobs for high functioning autistic people? I’d like to train in something but I don’t like being around people and get easily overwhelmed. I’m very logical and good at creative crafts and problem solving. I like science and nature but my general health is not great so I’m a bit stuck. Anyone got any suggestions?
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  • I, more or less accidentally, started work in scientific research. I had a relevant degree beforehand as a prerequisite. I worked for 34 years in research, before taking early retirement last year. In many ways scientific research is accommodating to autistic strengths. Obsessive focussing on specific problems or projects is positively rewarded. The people you work with are also obsessed with the same subject, so you cannot bore them by talking endlessly about it.. Also, it doesn't tend to be overly stressful, in that you do not have to deal with the general public and your day to day contact is usually with a fairly restricted group of co-workers.

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  • I, more or less accidentally, started work in scientific research. I had a relevant degree beforehand as a prerequisite. I worked for 34 years in research, before taking early retirement last year. In many ways scientific research is accommodating to autistic strengths. Obsessive focussing on specific problems or projects is positively rewarded. The people you work with are also obsessed with the same subject, so you cannot bore them by talking endlessly about it.. Also, it doesn't tend to be overly stressful, in that you do not have to deal with the general public and your day to day contact is usually with a fairly restricted group of co-workers.

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