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Not sure where to turn for help...

Ruth2014

Hi all, 
My brother is 45 and was diagnosed as having high functioning autism in the last year or so. We have known for a very long time that he deals with life differently but being born in 1977 means he has slipped through every net that might have been able to help us and him (not that there were many nets to slip through back then). Whilst he is 'high functioning' he struggles with life generally and isn't able to hold down a job. He has been out of work for a number of years now and my elderly parents are helping by supplementing his benefit. We are concerned about his future especially after our parents aren't around to help out (I can't help him unfortunately and live on the other side of the country). He is incredibly resistant to finding work and has a fair bit of debt.

Essentially we don't know where to turn for advice. Does anyone have similar experience and/or know who might be good to speak to?

Many thanks

Parents

  • Dear Ruth2014,

    Unfortunately, we are not able to offer direct support to people who are searching for work. However, here are some resources which may help:

    Firstly, our ‘Finding Work’ handbook aims to support autistic job seekers to find work. This digital workbook is designed to help autistic adults prepare themselves for employment. Topics include understanding autism better, choosing a suitable role, applying for roles, preparing for and getting through interviews, finding work experience, working on communication and social skills, managing anxiety and preparing for the workplace. It can be downloaded for free here: https://www.autism.org.uk/shop/products/books-and-resources/finding-work-interactive-ebook

    We have also made available a free online learning module designed to help autistic job seekers entering the job market in understanding their strengths and what next steps they could take towards gaining meaningful employment or work:
    https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/professional-development/training-and-conferences/employment/finding-employment

    Additionally, it could be worthwhile looking at the Evenbreak website for listed job vacancies (http://www.evenbreak.co.uk/). Even break matches disabled job seekers with employers looking to build a diverse workforce.

    The British Association of Supported Employment, who have a database of supported employment agencies, so you can search for one in your local area: www.base-uk.org

    Remploy, an organisation which supports people with disabilities and those experiencing complex barriers to work, into mainstream employment: www.remploy.co.uk

    I have also included a link to our job-page:

     https://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved/work-for-us

    Within this page you can click on our job and volunteering page to find out about our current employment and volunteering opportunities with The National Autistic Society. We particularly welcome applications from autistic people.

     Finally, you can find more information about seeking a job, and about your rights in work here:

    https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/employment

    I hope this helps!

    Best regards,

    Eunice Mod

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  • Dear Ruth2014,

    Unfortunately, we are not able to offer direct support to people who are searching for work. However, here are some resources which may help:

    Firstly, our ‘Finding Work’ handbook aims to support autistic job seekers to find work. This digital workbook is designed to help autistic adults prepare themselves for employment. Topics include understanding autism better, choosing a suitable role, applying for roles, preparing for and getting through interviews, finding work experience, working on communication and social skills, managing anxiety and preparing for the workplace. It can be downloaded for free here: https://www.autism.org.uk/shop/products/books-and-resources/finding-work-interactive-ebook

    We have also made available a free online learning module designed to help autistic job seekers entering the job market in understanding their strengths and what next steps they could take towards gaining meaningful employment or work:
    https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/professional-development/training-and-conferences/employment/finding-employment

    Additionally, it could be worthwhile looking at the Evenbreak website for listed job vacancies (http://www.evenbreak.co.uk/). Even break matches disabled job seekers with employers looking to build a diverse workforce.

    The British Association of Supported Employment, who have a database of supported employment agencies, so you can search for one in your local area: www.base-uk.org

    Remploy, an organisation which supports people with disabilities and those experiencing complex barriers to work, into mainstream employment: www.remploy.co.uk

    I have also included a link to our job-page:

     https://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved/work-for-us

    Within this page you can click on our job and volunteering page to find out about our current employment and volunteering opportunities with The National Autistic Society. We particularly welcome applications from autistic people.

     Finally, you can find more information about seeking a job, and about your rights in work here:

    https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/employment

    I hope this helps!

    Best regards,

    Eunice Mod

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