Looking for work with Autism Spectrum Disorder, newly diagnosed
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Harley_Quinn
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I was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder last year at age 24. I am looking to live on my own soon, however I have little luck with finding work. I have work experience but it is for short periods at a time, I get no reply from CV's I send 98% of applications, and if I do get an interview I practically never get offered the job because I struggle with eye contact and talking about myself. I would just like someone to give me a chance to show I can do things, even though it might be different to everyone else
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Hi @Harley_Quinn
Im Vikki and I am a parenting advisor on here, however, I have an 18 year old son who has ASD and is also looking for a job.
What sort of work are you looking for? What type of job?
Also if you let me know what area you are in I will have a look to see if there are any ASD to employment support services in your area. (happy for you to inbox me about this)
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Hi @Harley_Quinn, we may be able to help you get properly prepared for interviews, look at your CV, identify your transferable skills, work on interview techniques and much more on Scope's Support to Work service. Might be worth referring yourself here:
https://www.scope.org.uk/support/services/employment/support-to-work
Or by emailing: supporttowork@scope.org.uk
For all the info, why not call 0300 222 5742 and speak to one of our awesome coordinators who will explain exactly how the service works and what is on offer.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Zaid
Scope Employment Advisor
Phone: 0300 222 5742
Email: supporttowork@scope.org.uk
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@ParentingAdvisorVikki I have previously worked with children and in kitchens (I didn't cope too well with this due to sensory overload)
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What would you like to do?
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@ParentingAdvisorVikki I've always had an interest in forensics/psychology but I haven't been able to get to those fields because I did not do as well in school as I would have liked to. But on leaving school at 18 I realised I could work quite well with nursery children. I felt like I could be myself and not be judged so much about why I was a bit different to everyone else as I didn't know how to explain my quirks, being undiagnosed until last year
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Did you get qualifications which would help you into working at a nursery?
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@ParentingAdvisorVikki I got my level 2 NC apart from one unit because the lecturer "knew there was something wrong with me and didn't have time", so I'd have to resist it - don't know if I could deal with her again - then I'd have to sit my level 3 hnc after that too
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Could you do that alongside a job? You can do on the job training? Or do a quick TA course?
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@ParentingAdvisorVikki I can't find on the job training unfortunately most places only take 16-19 year olds, so I am planning on trying to get a course online like the open university or something similar
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I would approach the job centre. My son was offered a course that takes 6 months to get into being a TA but he changed his mind.
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@ParentingAdvisorVikki I might have to wait until I finish my college course before they'd consider me, but I've been to them before and you have to do everything on your own more or less. I've also been to shaw trust and remploy
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