alanm Report post Posted April 2, 2008 (edited) Hello, Recently found this board from googling Asperger syndrome. My own condition is very moderate in that I am able to enjoy an active friendly social life but struggle in the job scene. I know I'm very capable of work overall, but so many adverts ask for people with "good / excellent communication skills". Thought it would be good to join and talk to others in the same boat. Also recently joined the AS Support Group Online board at http://aschick2005.proboards74.com/index.cgi Bye for now Alan Edited April 2, 2008 by alanm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mossgrove Report post Posted April 2, 2008 Welcome to the forum! I am happy to be able to tell you we have an increasing number of Adults with Autism and Aspergers on the forum. I look forward to talking to you. Simon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen A Report post Posted April 2, 2008 (edited) Hi Alanm Welcome to the Forum. Karen. Edited April 2, 2008 by Karen A word change Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted April 2, 2008 Hi Alan and welcome I'm an adult female with HFA. I know about the job thing - I'm currently on my 4th degree (PhD - trouble is I can't go higher, so will have to do that job thing ...) because I struggled with all the, I supposed you'd call it 'social aspects' of employment, despite actually being very good at the job. Do your employers know about your dx? There's some useful info in the 'Beyond Adolescence' sub-forum on disclosure if this is relevant to you. Can I ask - have you had any support on the social side? - this is where I'm currently struggling and would love to attain a state similar to your own where I am happy and have what could be considered a social life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanm Report post Posted April 2, 2008 Big thanks to Simon, Karen and Mumble for your welcomes on my thread. Do your employers know about your dx? There's some useful info in the 'Beyond Adolescence' sub-forum on disclosure if this is relevant to you. Have just put this post about jobs on a thread on that page which I identified with. Shall drop you a PM shortly so as not to sidetrack the thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted April 2, 2008 (edited) Welcome to the forum, Alan. I'm also one of the adult AS members, and I have a DS with AS, too. Bid Edited April 2, 2008 by bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted April 2, 2008 Hi alan - welcome to the forum Hope you'll find it useful! Obviously the whole forum is a mine of information (not ALL of it useless!), but you might find the 'beyond adolesence' section partucularly useful if you haven't found it yet BD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare63 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 Hello Alan and a very warm welcome to the forum Clare x x x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted April 2, 2008 Hi Alan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted April 2, 2008 Hi Alan & welcome <'> Just noticed you are from Norfolk - so please dont think you have to move house when your Norfolk Broads post count goes up to the next level - doubly confusing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elun1 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 Hello and welcome to the forum. I have 2 boys and little one has autism Look forward to chatting with you Elun x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanm Report post Posted April 2, 2008 (edited) Once again a big thanks to all posting welcome messages since my last post. Indeed I've been on the "Beyond Adolescence" pages and already added to a thread. Just noticed you are from Norfolk - so please dont think you have to move house when your Norfolk Broads post count goes up to the next level - doubly confusing! LOL I'm no stranger to "novelty" membership levels on internet message boards. Edited April 2, 2008 by alanm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purplehaze Report post Posted April 2, 2008 Welcome to the site Alan. look forward to chatting. X PS I have a 14yr old son with ASD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JsMum Report post Posted April 4, 2008 Hi Alan, A warm welcome, Nice to meet you, hope you feel welcome here, see you around. JsMum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loobylou2 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 Hi Alan, welcome to the forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikergal Report post Posted April 5, 2008 Hi Alan, welcome to the forum. I'm in Norfolk too, was dx last year. Glad you found us Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
