To be unable to think of any job DS could do

[alexx321]

He has autism and his timekeeping is nonexistent, he is unintentionally rude to people, he can’t work technology.

Is there anything out there for him?

Timekeeping is resolved by a watch surely. Warehouse? Driver? Anything none public facing would do.

Cleaning, labourer, non-skilled roles but his boss would have to be understanding. Could he learn to be responsible re: timekeeping?

What does he enjoy doing now? Any hobbies? What level of schooling does he have?

is he living with you so you can get him out to work? street cleansing (litter picking) labourer?

If he could find ways to deal with the timekeeping, then there are options out there - animal care, fruit/veg picking, trolley collection, working in a post room. DH used to work at a company where they had a support team who managed a group of people with autism, LD, and head injuries and they delivered files to staff around the building - but had things in place to help them appropriately talk to people for instance

I have asd with similar issues, for a couple of years I was unemployed but got some money via various freelancing websites doing data entry etc. Then worked for a company doing Web stuff remotely, while he's not into tech a working from home/remote job might be good, mine didn't have fixed start times so I didn't have to worry about being online at x time. Now I work on a farm, which is my favourite job so far, it's got a routine that I like , I talk to the animals is he good at hands on stuff, would a trade be something he's interested in?

Anything where he isnt solely responsible for timekeeping and customer service. So working for a removals company, gardener, builder, production line etc. My friend is a gardener and he employs a man with learning disabilities, he picks him up and drops him off after work so no timekeeping involved there and he tells him exactly what to do at work and he just gets on and does it.

He needs a role which has strong standard operating procedures, so that he knows what to do every step of the way. He needs to be put in a team with someone who is thick skinned. He needs to do something with a structured time line, but not so time critical that falling off task sinks the business.

There are loads of jobs like that. Honestly.

What is he good at? What does he enjoy?

Btw, I type that as the parent of an almost year 9 girl with SN, attending SS, who is impulsive, gets distracted, etc. I fully expect her to get a job lucky boss.

There are loads of jobs like that. Honestly.

I guess the OP would appreciate suggestions of what those jobs may be...

@Manclife1 No timekeeping is not fixed by a watch for someone with ASD

My brother with learning disabilities is great in production line types of jobs. Manual repetitive tasks like that. He works through agencies so the pay is actually better than in some of the permanent roles.

His "workmates" are absolute pricks though who take the piss out of him, but he is unaware that's what they're doing, thankfully.

McDonald's are a really inclusive employer, at my local branch there are several people with probably moderate LD, who are sometimes rude to people, but they seem to be much loved by the staff and customers alike.

Do you have any local charities who help find jobs and/or experience for people with disabilities? They might be able to offer support, training, experience and eventually help him into paid employment. It might be easier with their support because they'll know what has and hasn't worked in the past, and what employers can offer a supportive environment.

He sounds like some of my builders, a contractor once sent to me his best staff, in particular decorators were the least people, people. Like to work alone and very particular and work proud.

A lot of the supermarkets are really inclusive - what about something like working in a supermarket warehouse or sorting the trolleys in the car park?

Alternatively how about something with animals? We pay someone with mild autism to look after our dog while we work - his parents help and are very hands on but he makes good money and he's amazing with our pup.

How old is he? Dd has asd and really struggles with people but she's clever and loves learning so figure academia is an option. Many skills can be taught once he reaches the point where he is receptive, tech is obviously a field known to be autism friendly, could he work on these skills?

@IDontGiveABagOfDicks

I work with enough people with SEn and ASD to know it can.

What are his strengths? Is he artistic, musical, good at maths, etc?

I know a lady with Autism who was in supported living until she was around 25. Then she moved out and lived independently with only a few hours of support. She got a job on a factory line and they were brilliant with her. Her shifts do not vary, so it’s the same time and the same job every day. She’s been there for 12 years now!

It really depends on your DS. does he have any support from school or an EHCP that could help with careers advice?

Can his time keeping be improved with a smart phone set up with various alarms?

I work with enough people with SEn and ASD to know it can.
It's not always a simple as just get a watch and it's solved though, I have a watch, a clock, a mobile, I still really struggle. Presumably op has tried a simple fix like a watch and has discovered he still has time management issues.

Can you break down his problems w timekeeping a bit more?