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Asperger's and Unemployment statistics?

Jon

I was just trying to find some statistics online to indicate how many people with Aspergers are employed. I think I read a stat somewhere of 20% in full-time employment but I am not sure where. There are probably also going to be undiagnosed people who not included though.

Are you working? If you are do you enjoy it? Is it something that relates your interests? Would you really like to be doing something else?

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  • I no longer work. I have tried working but they kept ending disaterously. They all agreed it was not the actual work that they had a problem with it was me as an employee. I did not understand what they meant by this as I hate confrontation and will almost say anything to avoid it. My last 7 years working was as a self-employed person, which was fine whilst someone I knew and who was supportive was able to give me work but when that ceased I couldn't get more work as this involved interactions which I couldn't cope with. The ESA process was extremely stressful but I was fortunate to have supportive friends and life is much better for me now.  I absolutely agree with you Jon (another post) about the internet.

    I do get down about about what I might have achieved if I had been given the chance, but I am thankful for what I have too.

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  • I no longer work. I have tried working but they kept ending disaterously. They all agreed it was not the actual work that they had a problem with it was me as an employee. I did not understand what they meant by this as I hate confrontation and will almost say anything to avoid it. My last 7 years working was as a self-employed person, which was fine whilst someone I knew and who was supportive was able to give me work but when that ceased I couldn't get more work as this involved interactions which I couldn't cope with. The ESA process was extremely stressful but I was fortunate to have supportive friends and life is much better for me now.  I absolutely agree with you Jon (another post) about the internet.

    I do get down about about what I might have achieved if I had been given the chance, but I am thankful for what I have too.

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