What’s Keeping People with Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism out of the Workplace? Part 4:  Flexibility and Being Proactive

by Rebecca Weaver | Mar 12, 2018 | Behavior, Communication, Social Interactions, Understanding Autism

OK, this is my last blog on what’s keeping people with ASD out of the workplace.  In the past 3 articles, I’ve emphasized the challenges people with Autism and Asperger’s face in employment.  Although I dislike discussing these negative aspects, it is important to...

What’s Keeping People with Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism out of the Workplace?  Part 3: Time

by Rebecca Weaver | Mar 9, 2018 | Behavior, Communication, Social Interactions, Understanding Autism

We’ve talked about how communication challenges can affect employment, how appearance can affect employment, now let’s discuss time. First, there are the written rules about time.   Employers and coworkers expect everyone to arrive and be ready to start working at a...

What’s Keeping People with Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism out of the Workplace?

by Rebecca Weaver | Mar 2, 2018 | Behavior, Communication, Social Interactions, Understanding Autism

Some of the most intelligent people I know have ASD.  Their capabilities can well exceed those around them, including me.  Their resumes and transcripts may be filled with over qualifying skills. So why is it that so many are without a job, or are constantly hopping...

ASD at Work! Increasing Employment for People with Autism

by Rebecca Weaver | Feb 28, 2018 | Communication, Understanding Autism

14% of adults with ASD are employed in their community. That’s what a study by Drexel University showed. And others studies throw around equally bleak numbers, anywhere from 66% to 89% rates of unemployment for people with autism. When you take into consideration that...

Talking and Intelligence

by Rebecca Weaver | Feb 26, 2018 | Communication, Understanding Autism

Rebecca J. Weaver is a Certified Autism Specialist at Independent with Autism, working to empower individuals with ASD. Need help creating your success strategies? Check out IndependentwithAutism.com for more...

But He Can Talk…

by Rebecca Weaver | Feb 23, 2018 | Behavior, Communication, Social Interactions, Understanding Autism

Over my years as a special educator I have noted that people tend to associate an individual’s speaking ability with intelligence. This generalization has led to many frustrating moments. I have witnessed students with high verbal abilities extremely frustrated...