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Can someone with Aspergers be a lawyer?

Can someone with Aspergers be a lawyer?

Many lawyers, even experienced lawyers, may say that Asperger’s “doesn’t make a difference” or that “it is not a defense.” But we have shown that it does make a difference, and have clients who have employed our autism attorney services, survived without going to jail, without being labeled as sex offenders, and who …

How do you live with Aspergers?

4 Ways to Cope When Your Partner Has Asperger’s Syndrome

  1. Communicate your needs directly. Do this either verbally or in writing and without emotion.
  2. Set clear rules about parenting.
  3. Consider therapy.
  4. Seek support.

Are lawyers good for people with autism spectrum disorders?

However, other types of lawyers, transactional lawyers for example, engage in legal work that is more technical and doesn’t involve an appealing to a finder of fact. Drafting legal documents would be the kind of meticulous technical work that might be ideal for SOME people with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

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Can a person with Aspergers become a lawyer?

People with “Aspergers” (now autism spectrum disorder) are not known for their people skills. However, other types of lawyers, transactional lawyers for example, engage in legal work that is more technical and doesn’t involve an appealing to a finder of fact.

Can a person with autism be good at anything?

Autism isn’t a defining factor to what they can or cannot do. It depends on their skill set and what they’re interested in. A lot of people with autism are successful in lots of different areas. They said I couldn’t be good at philosophy because it is too language-dependent.

How do autistic people deal with laws and regulations?

Autistic people tend to be more sensitive to nuance, which, I think, is highly important when dealing with laws and regulations. Furthermore, autistic people tend to care more deeply about justice (probably as a function of [social] consistency), which may serve as a great motivator.