Hi there.

I've always had problems with socialising and being around people, and I've been at special needs school mostly all my school years as I could not cope with big schools and I always had problems with reading/writing and never rely go out by myself. I never finished the last year of school as I could not cope with the exams so never got any GCSE. 

So, on 5th I was finally diagnosed with Autism. I don't know if they is different kind of Autism or not but I just got told I got very high levels of it.

So, I'm just wondering what the future will be like for me and if you guys know anyone with Autism and if they mange to go work etc?

I've always wanted to be a Plummer or just do anything DIY related as I just love it but I don't know now if I will ever do that. Seeing as that would mean doing causes etc and I find a lot of things hard. So, now I don't know what the future will be like for me :/

Thanks for reading and for any advise people.

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autistics in general like security familiarity order and off course dont like disorganisation unfamilliar situations and mess
yes i know its a generalisation but plumbing covers most off those areas
in this present economic climate its difficult for many so dont get disheartened but be realistic
have you look or asked for any autistic groups in your area you are more likely to get useful help there with possible job ideas suited to your situation

good luck

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Paul,
Sorry to hear that.

Couple of web sites for around your area that may be able to offer some help, support and advice:

http://www.autismsupport.co.uk/

http://www.staffslocal.co.uk/a020-staff ... upport.htm

Take care.
dave

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Whereabouts on the spectrum are you? When you say high level are we in the Aspergers region?

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The handyman my landlord used to use before he found out I was a handyman was actually autistic, and in the landlords recommended believe it or not. I'm not sure how severely but the landlord mentioned it.
He seemed like a nice enough lad and he was good enough at his job, as you'd expect not very social but most people are accepting enough about that, we've all got our stuff.

Theres certainly lots of help and support available and it's ultimately up to you if you want to try and change the way you live at the moment. Small steps, a bit of support does wonders.
For example when I was quite a bit younger I used to have major problems with social situations, with a bit of support over the years from some well meaning people I've overcome some problems I don't find conversation as awkward now, I'm not nearly as shy as I used to be. And while I still find eye contact un natural and uncomfortable it's much less than it used to be when I couldn't do it for more than a few seconds without feeling extremely paniced. Maybe I had a bit of aspergers, I never saw much point getting diagnosed.

Don't give up on your dreams, there are a lot of good people out there and I'm sure someone will take you under their wing and teach you a trade.

I ain't rely had a look at the help and stuff that is out there yet just been putting it to the back of my mind and not thinking about it :/
I'll take a look on google and see what kind of stuff they is.


Thank you for them, I'll take a look and have a read up.



I don't know :S I just got told "High Levels" I'll have to ask and get back to you on that one.

They is always people out there who don't understand the fact the person might Autistic so would just think I ain't friendly or something and I always think that could lose myself a job if I ever got one.

Ye they is but ain't read up on it yet or spoken to anyone about it yet. I know I'll feel better if I do get some help with it, it's just taking the first step.

I won't give up.

Thanks people.

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he is wearing a white coat and a stethoscope so must be a porn star or stripper
thats interesting you get a guy or gal with a stethoscope

"high level autism"
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-sympto ... autism.htm

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You'll be fine mate, if you do good work you'll get jobs. I don't think it'll hinder your ability to work at all.
Most people will think "he's a bit quiet" or "he keeps to himself" which isn't a big thing nowadays, and if the work is up to scratch they'll recommend you.

I was just given lots of advice by the school thingbobbymajig, I don't actually know what he did, dealt with problem kids I guess but it helped a lot.
If you get on the blower to your local college you can ask about your options for what you'd like to do, getting into the working world will no doubt build your confidence immensely, I know it has mine.

You are obviously what is referred to as " high functioning." Some autistic people are locked in and do not communicate with the outside world. Others go undiagnozed for their entire lives. Historically, many ended up in institutions where routine was prevalent - The postal service, the army and sadly prison.

Autistic people risk isolation and obscurity because of the condition and that is a loss to us all. Try to lead a simple life, keep working and keep smiling. I think plastering might be a suitable trade provided you don't mind getting dirty. Plastering brings order where there is chaos and you get more peace and quiet and less instructions than in other trades. Often you can be in a room on your own for a few hours, but you can always go and talk to other people on the job when you want to. I find it very relaxing.

I think some of the advice given above is very well meaning but I don't agree with most of it.

You don't have to accept a backseat type of job you get one life live it and get as far as you can.

Maybe you don't fit in during social events and you can't keep eye contact. Maybe like I used to you often go hungry because the thought of going into a cafe full of people worries you enough that you just don't bother?

People with high functioning autism make fantastic tradesmen because for them everything has to be 'just right' no compromises (although I did know a plumber that almost stabbed someone for messing up his van )

Unfortunately the special schools whilst they do have their place do tend to make the condition worse rather then better as you don't get to interact with mainstream children enough and the fact that you're labelled as not normal encourages you to fall into that way of thinking.

You need to say to yourself 'Ordinary people only do ordinary things'. Find a direction for yourself and be extraordinary.


Oh in case you don't realise I have Aspergers, ADHD and a little OCD for good measure but I still run my own business and I'm doing ok!







Plus everyone with the condition is very gifted in the trouser department as we both know the others are just jealous

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No Scruff the special schools do a great job with the right kids. Sadly it's easier to lump all the children with problems into a group when a lot of them would be better in mainstream with support as needed. In fact it's the way things are finally starting to go mainstream schools with DSP and LSU units. If someone has a problem in social situations why put them somewhere they never get the chance to experience them?

It also means the other children get support more specific to their needs.

Take someone whose got a few problems and label them as special and they get a lot worse. I'm not specifically talking about Paul but the old system of apprenticeships would work wonders for some of these kids and they would probably end up with a far better life and make more money than the conformist office drones.

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Thank you guys for all the above post.

I've been reading up on some of the links given and looked on google myself at places that do help so just doing bit more reach search then going to see what they can do.

I don't aggree with the 100%. I Most schools are very good with helping and not making it worse but ye they is some schools that can make it worse.

The first special school I went to when I was (10) I think was very good but sadly had to leave there at age of 12. But, the 2nd one I was at until I left school was not as good with me.

Paul

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If I were you, I would just get on with my life and not give it a second thought. I could fit the profile that both you and big-all have listed.

Who knows, maybe that is why I am perfectionist at all things practical, but fail badly at all things related to paper work.