Jobs Suitable For People With Autism - Revision history

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[[Career Choices]]

[[According to Disability]]

'''Some good jobs for Visual Thinkers'''

*Computer programming- This is a wide-open field with many jobs available especially in industrial automation, software design, business computers, communications and network systems.
*Drafting- Engineering drawings and computer aided drafting. This job can offer many opportunities. To become skilled at drafting, one needs to learn how to draw by hand first.
*Commercial arts- Advertising and magazine layout can be done as freelance work.
*Photography- Still and video, TV cameraman can be done as freelance work.
*Animal trainer- For example dog obedience trainer.
*Automobile mechanic- Can visualize how the entire car works.
*Computer-troubleshooter and repair- Can visualize problems in computers and networks.
*Small appliance repair.
*Handcrafts such as wood carving, jewelry making, ceramics, etc.
*Laboratory technician
*Web page design- Freelance work can be done.
*Computer animation- Visual thinkers would be very good at this field, but there is more competition in this field than in business or industrial computer programming.
*Building maintenance- Fixes broken pipes, windows and other things in an apartment complex, hotel or office building.
*Factory maintenance- Repairs and fixing of factory equipment.

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 *Receptionist and telephone operator- One could have problems when the switch board
-=='''Some job tips for people with autism or Asperger's syndrome'''==
+=='''Some job tips for people with Autism or Asperger's syndrome'''==
 *Jobs should have a well-defined goal or endpoint

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	*Air traffic controller-It could be difficult due to information overload and stress		*Air traffic controller-It could be difficult due to information overload and stress
	*Receptionist and telephone operator- One could have problems when the switch board		*Receptionist and telephone operator- One could have problems when the switch board
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		+	=='''Some job tips for people with autism or Asperger's syndrome'''==
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		+	*Jobs should have a well-defined goal or endpoint
		+	*Sell your work, not your personality. Make a portfolio of your work
		+	*The boss must recognize your social limitations
		+	*Self-advocating and being aware are key to any success you’ll have
		+	*Try to get experience as a volunteer or an intern
		+	* Make sure you are very open about the accommodations that you need in that workplace
		+	*Try to swap responsibilities you can’t meet for ones of equal weight that you can meet
		+	*Include your strengths
		+	*Look for niches you can fill that no one else is filling—or that no one else but you can fill

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 [[According To Disability]]
-'''Some good jobs for visual thinkers'''
+=='''Some good jobs for visual thinkers'''==
 *Computer programming- This is a wide-open field with many jobs available especially in industrial automation, software design, business computers, communications and network systems.
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 *Factory maintenance- Repairs and fixing of factory equipment.
-'''Some good jobs for non visual thinkers'''
+=='''Some good jobs for non visual thinkers'''==
 *Library science- reference librarian. Help people find information in the library.
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 *Telemarketing- Get to repeat the same thing over and over, selling on the telephone. Noisy environment may be a problem. Telephone sales avoids many social problems.
-'''Some good jobs for nonverbal people with autism or people with poor verbal skills'''
+=='''Some good jobs for nonverbal people with autism or people with poor verbal skills'''==
 *Reshelving library books- Can memorize the entire numbering system and shelf locations
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 *Fast food restaurant- this work demands little short-term memory.
-'''Some bad jobs for bad jobs for people with high functioning Autism or Asperger's Syndrome''':
+=='''Some bad jobs for bad jobs for people with high functioning Autism or Asperger's Syndrome'''==
 These are the jobs that require high demands on short-term working memory

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	*Data entry- If the person has fine motor problems than this is not be taken up.		*Data entry- If the person has fine motor problems than this is not be taken up.
	*Fast food restaurant- this work demands little short-term memory.		*Fast food restaurant- this work demands little short-term memory.
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		+	'''Some bad jobs for bad jobs for people with high functioning Autism or Asperger's Syndrome''':
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		+	These are the jobs that require high demands on short-term working memory
		+	*Cashier-It could be difficult in making changes quickly and can puts too much demand on short term working memory
		+	*Waitress/Waiter-It could be difficult if one has to keep track of many different tables
		+	*Taking oral dictation-It could be difficult due to auditory processing problems
		+	*Airline ticket agent- It could be difficult to deal with angry people when flights are cancelled
		+	*Air traffic controller-It could be difficult due to information overload and stress
		+	*Receptionist and telephone operator- One could have problems when the switch board

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 *Telemarketing- Get to repeat the same thing over and over, selling on the telephone. Noisy environment may be a problem. Telephone sales avoids many social problems.
-'''Some good jobs for Nonverbal People with Autism or People with Poor Verbal Skills'''
+'''Some good jobs for nonverbal people with autism or people with poor verbal skills'''
 *Reshelving library books- Can memorize the entire numbering system and shelf locations

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 [[Career Choices]]
-[[According to Disability]]
+[[According To Disability]]
-'''Some good jobs for Visual Thinkers'''
+'''Some good jobs for visual thinkers'''
 *Computer programming- This is a wide-open field with many jobs available especially in industrial automation, software design, business computers, communications and network systems.
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 *Building maintenance- Fixes broken pipes, windows and other things in an apartment complex, hotel or office building.
 *Factory maintenance- Repairs and fixing of factory equipment.