Why do autistic people find it hard to get a job?

The difficulties experienced related to a number of different factors including employers’ lack of understanding about autism and Asperger syndrome, the social and communication difficulties people experienced (see ‘Communication and Interaction’), anxiety issues, difficulties in applying for jobs or handling interview …

Can you be denied a job because of autism?

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can make great employees. However some individuals never have the opportunity to succeed at employment because of discrimination in the workplace. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 both prohibit discrimination in employment.

How many adults with autism are employed?

Results: Of the 254 adults with ASD who participated in this study, 61.42\% were employed and 38.58\% were unemployed.

Can you be successful with autism?

Many people who have been diagnosed with autism have gone on to enjoy great success in a wide range of careers, and you can too. Because each individual with autism has different strengths and limitations, it’s very important that you choose a career that is in alignment with your natural interests and skills.

What are good jobs for autistic adults?

Here are eight types of occupations that may be a good fit for someone on the autism spectrum.

• Animal science.
• Researcher.
• Accounting.
• Shipping and logistics.
• Art and design.
• Manufacturing.
• Information technology.
• Engineering.

Can a person with autism find a job?

The key issue with being on the autism spectrum is that people don’t understand it. Not even my parents of all people truly understood the issue at all. Not just find a job, but keep a job. I was officially diagnosed with autism just about a year ago. I had self-diagnosed about a year before that.

Why are so many autistic adults unemployed?

Over 80\% of autistic adults are unemployed. Only a small percentage of us are working. Why is this? There are several reasons why we struggle with jobs. The lack of education on autism makes it difficult in life. We see the world in black and white.

Why do autistic people mess up interviews?

Sometimes anxiety gets to the person and it causes them to mess up the interview. Sometimes an unexpected question can pop up and the person does not know how to answer it. The interviewer will not know the interviewee has autism, therefore the interviewee’s behavior will likely be read as they are not interested in the job.

What is the Autism Job Club and how does it work?

Recognizing the need was there, Ellis launched the Autism Job Club in 2015. Based on a similar group in California, it brings together 30 to 40 people with autism and their families and offers supports, resources, learning, and mentorship related to finding and keeping employment. The group meets twice a month at a Burlington high school.