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How many with autism really want to work or are able to?

ClaireHig

Hi,

I just received an email from the national autistic society as many of you probably have also. It is asking us to sign a petition to put pressure on the government for us to get 'jobs we deserve'.

It claims:

But 77% of unemployed autistic adults, or people responding on their behalf, told us they want to work.


This got me thinking. How many of those responding were only doing so on behalf of those with autism, without stating how the autistic person really felt. For example if you ask my mother, she would say I do want to work. Stating I can & should want to work. She will then quote her Christian beliefs to say it's an order. But personally I don't wish to work because I know it leaves me suicidal etc, no matter how much support I were to have.

Obviously I'm not signing the petition. But it could still be signed by those such as my mother, on behalf of those with autism. Making it of benefit to the economy, but of little benefit to many with autism.

The state already tries to force us to work & refuses to acknowledge that many of us can't. It stops our benefit, leaving us with nothing to live on, pay bills with nor council tax (which many are now forced to pay). I view my council tax, as a tax on me having autism! All this seems against human rights & even migrants here don't have to tolerate this. This petition could give a very dangerous get out of jail free card to government, to do even worse.

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  • Hello everyone,

    The benefit system was introduced to help people inbetween unemployment. A safety net.

     If we were in a country with no benefit

     We would have to rely on family.   Or find creative ways to make money.  

    Relying on my family would mean I would have walked naked & starved already.

    To be fair exclude my Mum from the bad attitude. Most of the time she helps me practically.

    I appreciate the benefit system,because I have seen real poverty abroad.

    If you think relying on the government to sort all peoples problems is realistic I feel you will be  deeply disappointed in this life.

    As for their decision about disability entitlement.  Each person is affected by their   Autism differently.  Means testing is reasonable.  Give to those who need it.

    I spent a lot of time when I was younger with hfa young people or adults. Work related.

    Most of which wantend to have their own money they earned.  

    Who are the Autistic Adults that struggle through life,but manage to work & have some level of independence ?

    I personally think it's those born into families that are supportive. Who have the money to get the support they need. Without having to rely on the state.

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  • Hello everyone,

    The benefit system was introduced to help people inbetween unemployment. A safety net.

     If we were in a country with no benefit

     We would have to rely on family.   Or find creative ways to make money.  

    Relying on my family would mean I would have walked naked & starved already.

    To be fair exclude my Mum from the bad attitude. Most of the time she helps me practically.

    I appreciate the benefit system,because I have seen real poverty abroad.

    If you think relying on the government to sort all peoples problems is realistic I feel you will be  deeply disappointed in this life.

    As for their decision about disability entitlement.  Each person is affected by their   Autism differently.  Means testing is reasonable.  Give to those who need it.

    I spent a lot of time when I was younger with hfa young people or adults. Work related.

    Most of which wantend to have their own money they earned.  

    Who are the Autistic Adults that struggle through life,but manage to work & have some level of independence ?

    I personally think it's those born into families that are supportive. Who have the money to get the support they need. Without having to rely on the state.

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