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Employment adult aspergers

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My son is 27 . He needs help to find work .he is very intelligent. He has degree in history and politics .He has applied for so many  jobs   thanks

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  • Your son is not in an uncommon position with only 15% on the spectrum in full time employment. It sounds like that your some may have had some rejection which won’t help. I totally agree with Emma’s comment that speaking to a Disability Employment Advisor is a good step. Depending on how long ago your Son graduated from University, he may still be able to access the Career support service. There any also be local initiatives in your area.

    Best wishes to your son in his Job Search.

  • in reply to Atypical

    I’m trying to get another job but can’t every time I mention about autism they back off I’m 47 I’m thinking about giving up 

  • in reply to NAS39067

    I can identify and emphasize with you.

    I was dismissed from my last job after 5 months for a variety of reasons.

    Firstly I was still within a six month probationary period so it was easier to get rid of me.

    I didn't mention autism until my dismissal hearing to explain my unusual and unorthodox behaviour.

    Their reasons for letting  me go were:

    1. Unusual & unorthodox behaviour.
    2. Not being a team player & not trusted to work unsupervised.
    3. Not taking up certain help and support that was made available to me.
    4. Accepting other help and support that was available.   And the COST of providing the help and support.

    At the hearing it was obvious that my direct  managers and the HR representative were desperate to get rid of me.

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  • in reply to NAS39067

    I can identify and emphasize with you.

    I was dismissed from my last job after 5 months for a variety of reasons.

    Firstly I was still within a six month probationary period so it was easier to get rid of me.

    I didn't mention autism until my dismissal hearing to explain my unusual and unorthodox behaviour.

    Their reasons for letting  me go were:

    1. Unusual & unorthodox behaviour.
    2. Not being a team player & not trusted to work unsupervised.
    3. Not taking up certain help and support that was made available to me.
    4. Accepting other help and support that was available.   And the COST of providing the help and support.

    At the hearing it was obvious that my direct  managers and the HR representative were desperate to get rid of me.

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