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
