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Autism in employment.

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  • nicechap
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    chrissycn wrote: »
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    The OP asked (very nicely) for this thread to get back on track!



    chrissycn wrote: »
    My final say on the matter.

    Everyone is a bit autistic – myth.
    .......

    More off topic posting.
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    "Contact the Ministry of Fairness....If sufficient evidence of unfairness is discovered you’ll get an apology, a permanent contract with backdated benefits, a ‘Let’s Make it Fair!’ tshirt and mug, and those guilty of unfairness will be sent on a Fairness Awareness course."
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    consumers_revenge wrote: »
    Hi,


    Just interested if you know anyone ( or are the anyone ) on the autism scale thats employed? Just trying to gauge if lots of people know someone ( not that it may be generally known ) at their company.


    Reason I ask is DS has aspergers and is now classed in the autism spectrum. Wife said she noticed something on a site earlier that said only 28? percent of people diagnosed with autism have full time jobs.


    Oddly I know of a huge multinational company that actually activley recruits people with autism.


    Any thoughts?


    CR




    Try the Wyevale garden centre group, also Tesco.
    You could contact the National Autistic Society (although you'll already be aware of them) and ask what their suggested companies might be.
  • chrissycn
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    This looks an interesting site for those with ASD that are job hunting -

    https://www.vercida.com/uk/articles/jobs-and-careers-for-autistic-people
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  • fewgroats
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    I believe I am on the autistic spectrum and am self-employed.
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  • chrissycn
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    fewgroats wrote: »
    I believe I am on the autistic spectrum and am self-employed.

    Are you tempted to be assessed and know for sure?

    Another question, are you OK to tell us what type of work you do as self employed?
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