Tag: Recruitment
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Learning about Employment for Adults with Autism — Site Title
You will note that traditionally it is not an easy thing for an adult with autism when it comes to employment. This has been subjected by the attitude of the employers. You will find out that there is still a percentage of the adult with autism who are still used regardless of the gap. Due […]…
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Autism Anger — OldLady With Autism
Shhhhhhh don’t talk about that!!!!! Autism has a few “sore spots” that seem to be avoided as topics for discussion in the forums I participate in. When somebody does open up, there is a flood of responses, seemingly relief in finding that individuals are not alone in their struggles. I am talking about emotional regulation […]…
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5 Important Qualities of Leadership — Dr. Eric Perry
Written by Dr. Eric Perry Image Credit: Pixabay “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” ~John Quincy Adams Whether we are trying to lead a country or a household, we must remember it is both a privilege and a challenge to be given…
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Accessing the autistic skill set – an introduction
The symptom of those on the autistic spectrum can often be viewed negatively, as in the film The Rainman. Raymond the autistic brother initially appears to have nothing but negatives in his behaviours. Yet he has amazing memory for remembering the sequence of cards in a pack. As I have mentioned in a previous blog…
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Autism, Covid-19 and returning to work
Routines can be very important to autistic people, and changes cause stress. With Covid-19 and staff being put on furlough or losing jobs, and worrying if they will have a job this is stressful and has meant creating new routines. Isolation, fears for family and friends add to this. Yes these are fears felt by…