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Asperger's: the IT industry's dark secret

Summary:"Ryno" is a 50-something ex-sysadmin, by his own account "burned out and living on disability" in rural Australia. He loved the tech parts of being a system administrator, and he was good at them. But the interpersonal interactions that went along.. 		Link 06/29/2008 by: shannonj
Action for Autism: Careers possible for many with autism

Summary:SARRC job coach Laurie Starr works with Adam and other adults who have Asperger's. ``It's definitely important for everybody to know that there really is no difference," Starr says. ``They can work just as hard or even harder than the rest of us.".. 		Link 06/09/2008 by: shannonj
The Surprising Right Fit for Software Testing

Summary:If there is one job that many software analysts and programmers cannot stand, it is testing software on the path to launch. The grinding concentration and repetitive nature of the tasks serve to drive many techies around the bend. Testing—due in n.. 		Link 04/17/2008 by: shannonj
Woman With Autism Heads Computer Recycler

Summary:A Eugene, Oregon woman with autism has just been named a hero in the annual Volvo for Life Awards, and will be getting a check for $100,000. Lorraine Kerwood didn't let autism stop her as she channeled her passion for fixing computers into the non.. 		Link 03/10/2008 by: shannonj
The level of unemployment among people on the autism spectrum is massive

Summary:Because of poor social skills, sometimes because of limited communication skills, uneven abilities or other autism related issues, non-autistic people tend to get places at the front of the job queues. Socially, those on the spectrum are often the mo.. 		Link 02/01/2008 by: shannonj
Danish company certifies people with autism

Summary:Danish company certifies people with autism Education and exam form developed in cooperation with Danish IT Society and development company Delta. People with autism rarely have diplomas. Many lack the piece of paper showing that they have fina.. 		Link 10/26/2007 by: shannonj
Autism can't stop Lipman from having fun working at Applebee's restaurant

Summary:Autism can't stop Lipman from having fun working at Applebee's restaurant By Jeff Saulich Lipman has been doing food preparation at a Tallahassee Applebee's restaurant for about four years. An affable man who is popular with his co-workers, Lipma.. 		Link 10/16/2007 by: shannonj
Alternative Work Concepts

Summary:Alternative Work Concepts is a nationally recognized nonprofit employment agency for persons who experience physical and multiple disabilities. The philosophy of AWC is that all persons, even those who experience significant disabilities, should h.. 		Link 10/08/2007 by: shannonj


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