Choosing the Right Job for People with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome

Temple Grandin, an individual on the autism spectrum, discusses her perspective on how jobs need to be chosen that make use of the strengths of people with autism or Asperger’s syndrome. She includes a list of suggested occupations for different types of people on the autism spectrum.

The Indiana Resource Center for Autism conducts outreach training, engages in individual consultations, provides ongoing support to school teams, conducts research, and produces and disseminates autism information for professionals and families. [Website]


Additional Details

Subjects: Autistic AdultsEmployment

Author: Indiana Resource Center for Autism

Additional Authors: Temple Grandin

Publication Location: Indiana, United States

Publisher: Indiana Resource Center for Autism

Publication Date: 1999

Format: Online Article

Age Range: Youth & Young Adults (13-25)Adulthood (19+)