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Have you stuggled to get a paid Job?

Amy

I am the mum to a 17yr old daughter, she was diagnoised autistic at 15 after having a serious breakdown abd having complete school refusal resulting in her finishing school with no qualifications.

I worry about her furture so much as i know she would struggle just to attend an interview let alone hold down a job. 

She is bright beautiful and creative and has recently started doing an Art class at her local college, she has found this rewarding but struggles every week with noise, the amount of people ect. When she gets home she is so overwhelmed she has a bath and then sleeps for a few hours just to recharge herself. Her Art class is only 3 lessons per week and i drive her there and pick her up as she hates to get the bus on her own.

She has had alot of days off as she feels so overwhelmed with it all. I.ve spoken to her teacher to explain how she feels and she is very supportive which helps so much.

My question is i suppose! did you struggle with getting a job? Is there any resources for young autistic people to start work? Or training programs ect i feel pretty much on our own with this and would appreciate any tips or feedback if you was in a simlar situation.  Thankyou

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  • Thankyou Martin for taking the time to reply.

    Its useful to know that there are some resources available if she applies for benefits.

    When she was in school i did apply for an EHCP for her so hopfully she can stay in education up until she is 25 and get some qualifications under her belt! Cant imagine her getting a job without them. 

    Glad you and your daughter are doing well.

  • in reply to Amy

    My other child (ADHD) dropped out of A levels, didn't understand what was required. Then spent a year 'sorting their head out'. After that, did two fine art courses, got into Cambridge Art School, transferred to the Audio and Music Technology course and ended up with a first class BSc. There is a tendency to see GCSE and A levels as make or break, but they are not, there are second, third and more chances in education. The best of luck for your daughter's future.

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  • in reply to Amy

    My other child (ADHD) dropped out of A levels, didn't understand what was required. Then spent a year 'sorting their head out'. After that, did two fine art courses, got into Cambridge Art School, transferred to the Audio and Music Technology course and ended up with a first class BSc. There is a tendency to see GCSE and A levels as make or break, but they are not, there are second, third and more chances in education. The best of luck for your daughter's future.

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