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How can someone with Asperger's Find Their Strengths?

lanqi414

I'm someone who has Asperger's Syndrome and finding the suitable enough job for me has been really stressful and difficult.

I would like to ask the following two questions that I have:

1. What does the term "strengths" actually mean? I don't personally understand what this exactly means.

2. How can someone with Asperger's discover what their strengths are?

The extra difficulty I am having is that I happen be to one of those with Asperger's that does not have any specific/fixated interests or even special talents or abilities.

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  • The strength finder book, looks very interesting, thank you. I am also still trying to identify my strengths. I have come across this list, which may help.

    The below also talks about positives in the workplace:

    As well as causing difficulties, however, having autism can bring positives to the work place. Tony Attwood (2007) has written a set of qualities that a person with Asperger’s would bring: 

    Reliable

    Persistent

    A perfectionist

    Easily able to identify errors

    Technically able

    In possession of a good sense of social justice and integrity

    Likely to question protocols

    Accurate

    Attentive to detail

    Logical

    Conscientious

    Knowledgeable

    Original in problem solving

    Honest

    Likely to thrive on routine and clear expectations. 


    I hope that helps.


    I worked in an office setting for 7 years - it was awfull. I got bullied. I now work from home, which is so much better. 


    Very best of luck.

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  • The strength finder book, looks very interesting, thank you. I am also still trying to identify my strengths. I have come across this list, which may help.

    The below also talks about positives in the workplace:

    As well as causing difficulties, however, having autism can bring positives to the work place. Tony Attwood (2007) has written a set of qualities that a person with Asperger’s would bring: 

    Reliable

    Persistent

    A perfectionist

    Easily able to identify errors

    Technically able

    In possession of a good sense of social justice and integrity

    Likely to question protocols

    Accurate

    Attentive to detail

    Logical

    Conscientious

    Knowledgeable

    Original in problem solving

    Honest

    Likely to thrive on routine and clear expectations. 


    I hope that helps.


    I worked in an office setting for 7 years - it was awfull. I got bullied. I now work from home, which is so much better. 


    Very best of luck.

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