Autistic-friendly careers advice

What are your interests? Is there anything you're really interested in and would like to pursue?

Something you could do is make a list of jobs you'd like to do and then do the pros and cons for them, see how suitable it would be and if you would be able to cope with that work. 

That's what I did when trying to find what I wanted to do. I read in the comments about theatre work. Such an interesting thing to be part of but it is very fast paced, noisy and a bright environment... Would be ok for some autistic people but definitely not all. Both my parents work in theatre and growing up we were all over the country because they were doing shows, it was interesting but I found it stressful a lot of the time. 

Let us know how you get on though and if you think it's for you then definitely go for it! 

I work with little children, and I love it!

It can be noisy, which is really stressful, but I love it and seem to be coping with it so far.

I'm into media/performing arts type stuff. I used to work in the TV industry a few years back but those opportunities dried up quite quickly.

I've done some freelance editing stuff from home since, but in terms of paid employment, it has been 2.5 years since I've been in it.

Recently I explored theatre. I shadowed someone in a primary school - he puts on drama lessons for 5-7 year olds and I just went in to see what they do. I've also had a chat with the "parent" company to see if they can find anything for me. They know I like singing so being able to dabble in that would be good.

But I guess the main thing right now is to be open with them about the fact I'm keen to find something that I can physically keep up with. 

I'm into media/performing arts type stuff. I used to work in the TV industry a few years back but those opportunities dried up quite quickly.

I've done some freelance editing stuff from home since, but in terms of paid employment, it has been 2.5 years since I've been in it.

Recently I explored theatre. I shadowed someone in a primary school - he puts on drama lessons for 5-7 year olds and I just went in to see what they do. I've also had a chat with the "parent" company to see if they can find anything for me. They know I like singing so being able to dabble in that would be good.

But I guess the main thing right now is to be open with them about the fact I'm keen to find something that I can physically keep up with. 

I did a bit of volunteering in an office and I didn't enjoy it at all. The TV stuff worked for me although became very intensified by the end.

I have wondered about YouTube but I don't have the confidence to really do it. I generally like singing pop stuff, big ballads if you like (but also softer ones). I did have lessons but I couldn't make good use of them; I felt like I was masking quite heavily and therefore I came away feeling less confident, not more.

And thank you. :)

That's all awesome and it's good you have an interest/love for the performing arts and that you're thinking of pursuing that. I'm pursuing my interests as well and I'm so much happier because of it. 

I first worked in a post office, it nearly killed me, I found it so difficult trying to be social and work at the same time. I couldn't do it. 

Freelance is good, you can use that as some experience as well. Even if it's not professional it's still experience and shows you're keen which will be noted.

Have you tried doing YouTube videos as well? A lot of people do that, as a starting point. I think it's how Justin Beiber found fame originally, music wise. 

Shadowing the drama guy at the school is a great idea. You'll learn so much I should think. And it's more experience which you can use.

I love singing as well. What do you like singing?

Have you had any lessons? I've had lessons, paid for, and done courses online. I love to sing. It's an uplifting experience.

Good luck with your future artistic endeavours. I hope it all works out how you want it to.