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Autism & the difficulty of getting & doing a job
Autism (ASD) | Last Active: Jul 31, 2021 | Replies (60)Comment receiving replies
@gingerw, I would like to add 15 years ago I saw young adults with mental disabilities in a group home. Twice a week these adults were driven in a bus to a daycare, like a school, which taught them life skills plus for a few hours had to work. I don’t know what exactly each person did for a job but I would think it was within their capability. The school was an all day event and the job was on the premises. A few years ago my stepson was not accepting of his disability. He did not believe he had autism and would not attend a place for potential help. He wanted nothing to do with it. Sadly there was not much we could do. Toni
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@avmcbellar It sounds like you have been very supportive of your son. As he has shown, finding the "right fit" can be a difficult task. Does your son live on his own, or in a group situation? NAMI [National Alliance on Mental Illness] may have a chapter near you, that you can contact for information and assistance. Another avenue to look in to is a county or state organization, through their mental health services. Also, autismspeaks.org is a remarkable group of people to help point your son towards a path.
It takes gentle guidance to help someone who is autistic. Oftentimes, there may be additional psychological factors that need a professional's assessment.
I hope this helps you, and please let me know how your son is getting along.
Ginger