City Mouse Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 I just have to tell someone who can understand. My almost 22yr old DD who was diagnosed with autism 2 years ago (even though I knew long before that) has struggled with "adult". She just was offered a "real" job- full time and with real benefits. She will be working as a kitchen aid at the local nursing home. She absolutely cannot get along with people close to her own age, but she is great with senior citizens. I had started to think she would be working seasonal jobs at our local scout high adventure base for ever, because she does have some quirks that come across badly at times. She was also getting very discouraged that no place would hire her. This is just the boost of confidence she needed. She did forget to ask what the job paid, and I am assuming not much over minimum wage, but at this point just the idea that someone wants her is enough. She goes in on Monday for pre-employment stuff like fingerprinting and drug testing. I am helping her make a list of questions to aks when she goes in on Monday. And my DS15 with LDs just got conformation that he will have a summer job at his council Boy Scout camp. All in all a great day! 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBJones Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Congratulations to your daughter! I have an Aspie DD and its been an extremely tough year. You have lifted my spirits; thank-you for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2att Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 This is huge, City Mouse! Congrats to your dd and a big sigh of relief for you! Hoping she is successful, and that she really enjoys it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lecka Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Yay, congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! It sounds like a really good fit for her :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandwalker Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Congrats!! And being able to get along with the elderly is a wonderful, wonderful skill. There are so many lonely old people who would love to talk. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyhappypeople Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 (edited) I just have to tell someone who can understand. My almost 22yr old DD who was diagnosed with autism 2 years ago (even though I knew long before that) has struggled with "adult". She just was offered a "real" job- full time and with real benefits. She will be working as a kitchen aid at the local nursing home. She absolutely cannot get along with people close to her own age, but she is great with senior citizens. I had started to think she would be working seasonal jobs at our local scout high adventure base for ever, because she does have some quirks that come across badly at times. She was also getting very discouraged that no place would hire her. This is just the boost of confidence she needed. She did forget to ask what the job paid, and I am assuming not much over minimum wage, but at this point just the idea that someone wants her is enough. She goes in on Monday for pre-employment stuff like fingerprinting and drug testing. I am helping her make a list of questions to aks when she goes in on Monday. And my DS15 with LDs just got conformation that he will have a summer job at his council Boy Scout camp. All in all a great day! Congratulations to your daughter! Regarding the bolded, that is such a huge asset. Not everyone possesses that strength, but for those that do, there are jobs all over the place. Edited December 9, 2017 by shinyhappypeople 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogger Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Congratulations to your daughter and to you too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minerva Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Fantastic! It sounds like a great fit and will benefit both your daughter and the nursing home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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