Hello,I am a mom of a son with asperger's.He was diagnosed with this when he was a year old.21 years old now and he still has a good life.I have 2 younger daughters,17 and 15 that been good to him.I am amazed he has been doing good,a great girlfriend in his life and a great job.He works for my husband and I,we do auto and diesel repair having our own shop.Our employees treat him well saying he is a good wrenches and hard worker.
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Hello,mom with a son with asperger's
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Wow! He’s incredibly lucky. Becoming a mechanic is a great path for a young man on the spectrum. Especially when he gets to be introduced to the real world slowly with help of his parents.
Can you go back in time and adopt me?
Can you go back in time and adopt me?
We have always encouraged him all his life.He went to school for it too
All people should understand that Asperger could be a wonderful particularly
Husband and I learned a lot and one was encouraging him.Taught him do not let anything hold him back
Welcome! Having the opportunity to work in a family business where one is supported in developing their skills and competencies is a great way to enter the labour market.
Glad to hear that everyone is onboard and that he enjoys the work as well.
Perhaps he may also wish to join and say hi to the community here himself?
Glad to hear that everyone is onboard and that he enjoys the work as well.
Perhaps he may also wish to join and say hi to the community here himself?
Hello and welcome to the forum @AdriannaD! You sound like a very supportive mum. That’s lovely.
Welcome! That is great. I agree with the others sentiments here. I think you'll find good information here for you and your son. John Elder Robison wrote a book called Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's among others.
Sounds like a great family.
He also found a career working on automobiles.
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