Causes
Causes
Positive change over time
Positive change over time
The autism spectrum incorporates a broad range of ability and many people on the spectrum are very successful at work. Other people may have difficulties at work and some people may remain unemployed. The people we talked with reflected these variations and we here discuss their experiences of work.
Some people had successful careers. Various factors had contributed to this success, including advanced abilities in subjects such as science or art, having the right kind of support such as parents nearby, or a boss who understood their needs. A focus and attention to detail had helped some in their working lives.
The autism spectrum incorporates a broad range of ability and many people on the spectrum are very successful at work. Other people may have difficulties at work and some people may remain unemployed. The people we talked with reflected these variations and we here discuss their experiences of work.
Some people had successful careers. Various factors had contributed to this success, including advanced abilities in subjects such as science or art, having the right kind of support such as parents nearby, or a boss who understood their needs. A focus and attention to detail had helped some in their working lives.
Positive change over time
Published: 13th October 2008 Last updated: November 2010
Review date: November 2012
We interviewed 37 people who are on the autism spectrum and, in six cases, their partners. The interviews include experiences across the life course as people were diagnosed during childhood and others had only recently been diagnosed relatively late in life. To share in their experiences and to find out more information about autism, click on the links below.
See also... Parents of children on the Autism Spectrum
Positive change over time
Published: 13th October 2008 Last updated: November 2010
Review date: November 2012
We interviewed 37 people who are on the autism spectrum and, in six cases, their partners. The interviews include experiences across the life course as people were diagnosed during childhood and others had only recently been diagnosed relatively late in life. To share in their experiences and to find out more information about autism, click on the links below.
See also... Parents of children on the Autism Spectrum
Published: 13th October 2008 Last updated: November 2010
Review date: November 2012
We interviewed 37 people who are on the autism spectrum and, in six cases, their partners. The interviews include experiences across the life course as people were diagnosed during childhood and others had only recently been diagnosed relatively late in life. To share in their experiences and to find out more information about autism, click on the links below.
See also... Parents of children on the Autism Spectrum
Published: 13th October 2008 Last updated: November 2010
Review date: November 2012
We interviewed 37 people who are on the autism spectrum and, in six cases, their partners. The interviews include experiences across the life course as people were diagnosed during childhood and others had only recently been diagnosed relatively late in life. To share in their experiences and to find out more information about autism, click on the links below.
See also... Parents of children on the Autism Spectrum
Autism diagnosis: the beginning
Autism diagnosis: the beginning
Causes
Causes
The autism spectrum incorporates a range of ability. Some people may have learning difficulties which can affect all aspects of life, from studying in school, to learning how to wash or make a meal. As with autism, people can have different 'degrees' of learning difficulty, so some will be able to live fairly independently - although they may need some support to achieve this - while others may require lifelong, specialist support. The people we spoke with reflected this range and here we look at how they managed their everyday lives.
Some people we talked with lived in residential homes or at home with their parents. Some lived in independent supported living with paid carers while others lead independent lives either in a relationship, with their family, or on their own.
The autism spectrum incorporates a range of ability. Some people may have learning difficulties which can affect all aspects of life, from studying in school, to learning how to wash or make a meal. As with autism, people can have different 'degrees' of learning difficulty, so some will be able to live fairly independently - although they may need some support to achieve this - while others may require lifelong, specialist support. The people we spoke with reflected this range and here we look at how they managed their everyday lives.
Some people we talked with lived in residential homes or at home with their parents. Some lived in independent supported living with paid carers while others lead independent lives either in a relationship, with their family, or on their own.
Published: 13th October 2008 Last updated: November 2010
Review date: November 2012
We interviewed 37 people who are on the autism spectrum and, in six cases, their partners. The interviews include experiences across the life course as people were diagnosed during childhood and others had only recently been diagnosed relatively late in life. To share in their experiences and to find out more information about autism, click on the links below.
See also... Parents of children on the Autism Spectrum
Published: 13th October 2008 Last updated: November 2010
Review date: November 2012
We interviewed 37 people who are on the autism spectrum and, in six cases, their partners. The interviews include experiences across the life course as people were diagnosed during childhood and others had only recently been diagnosed relatively late in life. To share in their experiences and to find out more information about autism, click on the links below.
See also... Parents of children on the Autism Spectrum
