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    Employment issues...

    I just asked to leave my current job as a machinist. I had submitted my resignation a few days ago but have since asked to leave earlier. I made three mistakes in a row on three separate parts. I am just curious does anyone KNOW ANY GOOD JOBS FOR PEOPLE ON THE SPECTRUM??? because im just about...
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    Kind of at a crossroads....

    Hello Victor and thanks for your response. You sound very knowledgeable about apprenticeships....Do you think its worthwhile to disclose an autism diagnosis to potential employers? Im leaning towards maybe asking more about culture, work demands possible accommodations etc without actually...
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    Kind of at a crossroads....

    Its difficult to not attribute struggles in school and workplace to ASD even if indirectly... I struggle with short term memory... I wonder if I have the innate intelligence to problem solve and visually think things through. I dont know it was a lot to process and Im still grappling with the...
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    Kind of at a crossroads....

    I just want to say thanks for all the responses! They were all desperately needed. Having ASD is quite alienating but knowing others are dealing with similar struggles is quite encouraging!
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    Kind of at a crossroads....

    Hello, Yes taking care of the physical basic necessities is often overlooked. When I become overwhelmed like all of us I tend to neglect these things.... Its a combination of things but I cannot say that sleep deprivation or taking care of comfortable clothing is the culprit. Thanks for that...
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    Kind of at a crossroads....

    there are definitely advanced students who are helping others I have to get out of my comfort zone and I guess approach them more but most are in a time crunch
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    Kind of at a crossroads....

    H Hi Thanks for your perspective. Yes I feel your pain. I have spent enough time in doctors offices pin pointing issues related to ASD but being labelled as having other disorders.TOTAL WASTE OF TIME and you know who solved all the diagnosing that the experts couldnt figure out.... i get...
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    Kind of at a crossroads....

    Hey thanks for the comment! For school the textbook work (theory) is a breeze. Its the hands on portion of visualization of machining cuts, using the machine (hands on) that is absolutely destroying me. I am pretty well coordinated and have decent dexterity its just from lack of practice on...
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    Kind of at a crossroads....

    Hi thanks for your comment. Yes that is good advice. Things have definitely come to the forefront after the diagnosis.
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    Kind of at a crossroads....

    Hi Richelle, Thanks so much for your response! I am struggling with the hands on portion of the apprenticeship training. To summarize, employers are supposed to give you minimum 9 months of experience operating manual machines. My employer has not given me any exposure to manual machining so...
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    Kind of at a crossroads....

    Hello there! I'll try not to bore you with my life story but to make a long story short I was recently informally diagnosed with HFA at age 34 by my psychologist. I have struggled in the workplace. I am currently in school for machining but am struggling in school as well...Just wondering if I...
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