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Old 01-12-2014, 03:17 PM
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Hi Dustin,
I'm writing as a parent of adult with Aspergers plus, currently finishing Science degree after doing IT degree. Not sure what's next. He's on track to end up in some type of research area in the medical field I imagine. He has an exceptional talent for learning foreign languages (among other things) without formal training so has put that to good use as a translator and tutor while he's doing the study.

I think the key is to find your niche and you will I'm sure. Stick to what you do well. Think about the positive skills you have and focus on those. Remember that if you have an obsessive interest or if you excel in some particular area, then go for it. That's what people will be looking for in an employee.

This first link is just details from Tony Attwood regarding a book that may be helpful to you...

Asperger Syndrome Employment Workbook: An Employment Workbook for Adults with Aspergers Syndrome
by Roger N Meyer, published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
http://www.tonyattwood.com.au/index....d=256:asperger..

Temple Grandin: Choosing the Right Job
http://www.autism.com/index.php/advocacy_grandin_job

Why and why not? Factors influencing employment for individuals with Asperger syndrome
By Nesbitt, S., (2000), Autism, Vol. 4 (4), pp. 357-369.
http://www.tonyattwood.com.au/index....erger-syndrome
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