Newbie of 18 year old diagnosed son

Hi Frazzle.  I am interested to find out how you are helping your son into the big bad world of work out there?  I recently )in a business I was doing some consultancy work for) met a lovely lad aged 22.  He had passed fairly easily through the college and University System with his high fuctioning ASD (Aspergers) and yet when it came to work experiences his expereinces had knocked his confidence so hard he had had to spend alot of time at home in his room before trying work experience once more. I think we all need to think about the system of supporting into work people with ASD as it is completely different to say a physical disability and indeed can often be complex and also come with physical support needs as well.  I have worked througout the welfare to work system for many years and simply have not met or worked with others who have the faintest understanding of ASD - admittedly even myself initially!  As I have a son with ASD this has totally transformed the way I think and act and has given me a great awareness of ASD.  I am looking into becoming a licensed Early Bird Practitioner to help those who come into contact with young people with ASD but feel the careers service need to have some awareness training and continuous professional development training and assessment of their skills in ASD awareness.

Hi Frazzle.  I am interested to find out how you are helping your son into the big bad world of work out there?  I recently )in a business I was doing some consultancy work for) met a lovely lad aged 22.  He had passed fairly easily through the college and University System with his high fuctioning ASD (Aspergers) and yet when it came to work experiences his expereinces had knocked his confidence so hard he had had to spend alot of time at home in his room before trying work experience once more. I think we all need to think about the system of supporting into work people with ASD as it is completely different to say a physical disability and indeed can often be complex and also come with physical support needs as well.  I have worked througout the welfare to work system for many years and simply have not met or worked with others who have the faintest understanding of ASD - admittedly even myself initially!  As I have a son with ASD this has totally transformed the way I think and act and has given me a great awareness of ASD.  I am looking into becoming a licensed Early Bird Practitioner to help those who come into contact with young people with ASD but feel the careers service need to have some awareness training and continuous professional development training and assessment of their skills in ASD awareness.