Aspergers
Resources for
Suitable careers/jobs
for adults with Aspergers
Because Aspergers syndrome sufferers have normal to high intelligence, they
often go into careers or jobs when they get older. In some cases, the field they
enter is related to one or more of those things the child was fixated on when a
child. For example, if an Aspergers syndrome child has a fixation on the
weather, he or she can think about a career in meteorology.
Other careers include working in the music industry. Aspergers syndrome
individuals often develop striking musical abilities and can then work in this
field as a later career. Careers involving mathematics or science are also
common in Aspergers syndrome. This can include becoming an accountant, working
in economics, working in scientific research, working as a university professor
or other mathematical or scientific area. Often, the interest in math and
science are natural gifts for these children and the transition from avocation
to vocation is usually a seamless one.
Careers in writing are not uncommon for Aspergers syndrome individuals. Writing
is a solitary task and often, the Aspergers patient can learn to use words on a
page to create books, articles and other material that overcomes their natural
need to think in pictures.
Think about the future career of an individual with Aspergers syndrome needs to
be proactive and often the process of exploring careers needs to be done sooner
than with other individuals. Talking with guidance and career counselors is a
good idea in order to explore possible options. Tours of different careers or
shadowing a scientist or mathematician may help the teen get an idea of which
type of career would be the best for them.
Do plenty of reading about careers and jobs for those with Aspergers syndrome.
Two books, Aspergers Syndrome Employment Workbook: An Employment Workbook for
Adults with Aspergers Syndrome (Paperback) and Employment for Individuals with
Aspergers Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disability by Yvona Fast are available
in some bookstores or at www.amazon.com. There are plenty of ideas as to how to
begin searching for an appropriate career.
There’s nothing to limit an Aspergers syndrome to just these areas and many
Aspergers syndrome individuals have found success in other areas of employment.
Pay attention to the child’s strengths and weaknesses, as well as the interests
they exhibit.
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