The AARC Tip of the Week- Asperger's and Employment

Tip of the Week for June 10th, 2013

Asperger's and Employment- Part 2

Jobs that have been suggested to be more suitable for those with AS include:

1. Postman-lone working, lack of pressure, involves exercise.

2. Gardener-lone working, lack of pressure, involves exercise, detail oriented, visual.

3. IT Technician-lone working, technical precision required, logical/technical problem solving.

4. Software Engineer-problem solving, working to precise specifications.

5. Photographer-creative, lone working, using technical skills, visual.

6. Piano Tuner-perfect pitch, lack of pressure, lone working, specialist interest.

7. Book Seller/Librarian-system focused, excellent factual memory opportunities for social interactions based on facts/Special Interest Areas (SIAs), as opposed to social "chit-chat".

8. Internet-Based business based on SIAs (i.e. Etsy online shop selling hand-made jewelry with precious gems).

9. Job Involving Animals

10. Jobs Involving Individual's specific SIA

For additional information on Asperger Syndrome and Employment, please refer to the book: Asperger Syndrome and Employment: What People with Asperger Syndrome Really Really Want by Sarah Hendrickx

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This book is in the SESA Library. You may search the library catalog via the SESA website (http://www.sesa.org), or contact Anne directly by email at afreitag@sesa.org or by phone at 907-334-1301.

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