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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?

Parents

  • thanks for the stats. Yep, I agree  it does look like we need more accurate studies.

    That's why I think we should try to ensure what people on the spectrum are strong at they are encouraged to do and to build a career around (however improbable it seems to parents).


    ...    I agree totaly with that. To take it further it would be great if that applied to absolutely everyone. But yes drawing on AS peoples skills is key to happier more fullfiling lives.

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  • thanks for the stats. Yep, I agree  it does look like we need more accurate studies.

    That's why I think we should try to ensure what people on the spectrum are strong at they are encouraged to do and to build a career around (however improbable it seems to parents).


    ...    I agree totaly with that. To take it further it would be great if that applied to absolutely everyone. But yes drawing on AS peoples skills is key to happier more fullfiling lives.

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