I'm so low just now and I can't seem to shake the Black Dog that's following me.
The stream of appointments and juggling the responsibilities for the boys seems never ending. I'm desperate for the end to their academic year and some respite from the strain of getting all to their respective destinations.
However, What for their future? Few jobs available in the area and none of them Autism friendly it seems.
One of my boys has done voluntary work for a few companies for work experience and in the hope that something more comes of it, but nothing presents itself and one 'prospective employer' really took advantage, yet because of my sons disability, he's unable to see it.
I was toying with the idea that we could go to Jobcentre Plus for advice, but reading the recent experiences had by those with autism, makes me shiver at the thought.
'Quote from National Autistic Society'
Only 15% of people with autism are in full time employment, despite the fact that 79% of people with autism on out of work benefits want to work. We want to make sure that the all job seekers with autism, including Asperger syndrome receive effective support to secure meaningful employment.
Too many people are telling us that they are not happy with the access to, and services provided by, their local Job Centre Plus and employment support programmes.
“When I went to the Job Centre and asked to be put on to a disability advisor. The person I spoke with was not helpful at all. She just looked at me with a shocked expression and said “you’ve got autism?!” in a loud and disbelieving voice.” Job seeker with autism 
I know my boys have something to offer, but with every door slammed in their face, and employers taking advantage of those desperate for experience, what do you do?
I don't want them to have to sign on this Summer, but what other option is their?
I'm either juggling with their everyday needs or consumed with worry for their future. I'm pretty sure I need to step back and take a break, but i can't sit back and let them loose hope. I struggling here with the lack of provision for post 16. No one wants to help and ConneXions have all, but abandoned my lad who is extremely anxious and having regular meltdowns at the moment.
I'm running out of fight and so terribly low. 
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