To be unable to think of any job DS could do

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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?

At my last workplace we had a brilliant cleaner. He had to come in and clean after we all went home, so time keeping did not matter. He took great pride in his job and did a great job. He had zero people skills or interviewing ability, but he did a job trial where he worked for free, then got offered a job. He then moved onto a better paid job as he was poached.

It seems the timekeeping is probably the big issue here.
Is setting multiple alarms on a phone no use? I have one for waking up, one for actually getting up, one for teeth brushing, and one for shoes on and out the door.
I'm not autistic but my timekeeping is crap in the morning without a bit of help from the alarms to keep me on schedule!

Supermarket staff? Stocking shelves or working in the warehouse if checkouts are too risky for him saying the wrong thing.

Labourer, or something more skilled if carpentry/plumbing/spark etc is something he could do.

Cleaning? Doesn't need to be self employed or small business, plenty of big businesses, hotels etc have cleaning staff.

Does he like cooking? Would he manage in a kitchen, portering/dishwashing, or prepping food depending on his ability levels.

his timekeeping is nonexistent, he is unintentionally rude to people,

Bus driver. In fact, those qualities are compulsory.

And is there anything he particularly likes, such as growing things or sporty things?

I know an adult with ASD who works as an assistant groundsman at a premier league club. He enjoys the routine, is fantastic with the machines and obsessive with getting the grass immaculate. He's perfect for the job.

What does he actually do in his spare time? Because that's the place to start.

What does he like?
How old is he?

Timekeeping is resolved by a watch surely.

This kind of simplistic shit exhausts me.

If it were really that simple perhaps OP would have simply given her DS a watch

OP o have no advice. One of my Autistic DC's is hopeless with time and the other is ruled by the clock.

Our local independent garden centre emits people with a range of additional needs, they all look like they are enjoying it and there are always lots of staff around so if they are not sure about something, they find a colleague.

Lifecraft that made me roar with laughter.

Do you live in the greater Brighton area, or are all bus drivers like that?

Sainsburys employ many people with various disabilities, try asking at your local branch perhaps?

Employs not emits obviously!

Is he good would numbers or IT? You don’t need great social skills for desk jobs. Could he do a level 2 accounts course?

Kitchen porter

My DS2 has autism and mild/moderate learning disabilities (Special schooled, no qualifications) but he has a job with a large Supermarket. They have been excellent with him from the start, putting in extra support as and when needed.
He works on the checkout. What worked for him was building a routine of exactly when he needed to get ready, to leave the house (and working 5 mins walk away helps) He is never early but he always makes it on time. He has learned a script for talking to people which works very well for him and has proved himself against the odds to be a good employee! He isn't 'able' and will never live independently but he can work with a bit of support.

Mencap are a good resource..he did a traineeship with them where they accompanied him to a few hours supported work before we applied to the supermarket. Worth looking into!

How rude is unintentional rudeness? It’s usually something that can be worked on rather than accepted.

How is he academically? That would make a difference to the most appropriate jobs.

What are his life skills like? Can he use public transport? Can he drive? Can he generally look after himself? How old is he and what are school suggestions for next steps?

Warehouses are good call. In IT, testing - automated or functional is usually a good fit and most firms very much want the job done but don’t care if you are in at 9 on the dot.

How old is he?

Have a look at Project Choice. It's something we are seriously considering for DS2 when he leaves education in a few years.

Co-op are known for inclusivity

There are also Autisum charities that find work for people or run a day centre for those who can’t cope and they work in the community.

How old is he? I also have a son with ASD (age 11) and work with teenagers and young people many of whom have a disability/LD. The local authority has a supported employment scheme for adults with LD. There are some supported Apprenticeships for people who have an EHCP. The job centre has schemes for people who have LD, many large employers and charities employ people with disabilities as others have said. How old is your son? Is he getting the support he needs now?
I cant imagine my son having a job but i have seen how these schemes with a job coach to help can teach people the skills they need for employment. Often they just need the support in place to make it work.

He is above average intelligence which means his autism isn’t always obvious.

But I can’t think of anything that would suit him.

Yes re the ‘get him a watch’ (He wouldn’t wear a watch anyway.)

He is above average intelligence which means his autism isn’t always obvious

What subjects does he do well in? What did he enjoy at school?

@LakieLady. Lifecraft that made me roar with laughter. Do you live in the greater Brighton area, or are all bus drivers like that?

I think it's a nationwide requirement of the job.

He was moderately good in all of them - he got all Bs apart from one C (in maths.)

He likes science and history. He reads a lot but it can be problematic as he can sometimes start parroting his favourite writers.

I was going to suggest bus driver and am in the Brighton area

Seriously though - have a look at organisations like Team Domenica and Change 100 - they can help him get some experience in the workplace, and go from there.

Actually if he’s rude, he could be a doctors receptionist?