Good career for Audhd

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Following on from the previous thread about finishing schools, what are good careers for an autistic person with ADHD.

I know that everyone is different but knowing myself I really like an environment where the job is well structured and clearly defined and that has a clear progression route and a steady pace.

Possibly teaching? Although you'd need to pick your exact specialism and environment carefully. DH does very well as a university lecturer but when he thought of secondary teaching I steered him away as he wouldn't have been able to manage the people and behaviour management aspects.

I think this is impossible to say without knowing more about the individual person. Some like structure and routine, some don’t. Some prefer hands on tasks, others don’t. Some crave social interaction, others don’t. Some can’t cope with noisy settings, others can. Some struggle leaving the house and would be better with WFH jobs, some would hate WFH.

I take @BrumToTheRescue's point about individuals, but would personally say look for sectors where neurodivergent people are actively sought as part of a diverse workforce and where there is a culture of inclusion and self-advocacy (eg. neurodiverse staff groups). Digital is a good example.

What do you like doing the most, what is your special interest? What was the past thing you hyper-focused? Whatever you love doing the most you will succeed.

Ooh great question. Special interest- I have had many from creative writing, yoga, healthy eating, human rights, teaching, communication, meditation, weight lifting, swimming. All of these I love.

Most of them quite hard to pay the bills with apart from teaching or communication.

I think I just want to learn how to apply myself better. You know when you realise the only obstacle is yourself? Why do I stand in my own way so much? Etc.

yoga… teaching… weight lifting, swimming

What about a specialist PT or swimming teacher for those with additional needs?

I like that, I feel I would need sport science to be a specialist PT, but yes to training as a PT.

Ah everyone is so different. I'm a schoolteacher and I love it and am good at it, but it is tough. I'd probably have been better suited to something in research where I could interact less with people.

Heya, I'm 24 now and despite being interrupted by COVID and very bad decisions I have my BSc in Marketing and Business Management, and am currently changing my field to law for my master's degree. I think that the disease, especially combined, can open up opportunities for, and be valuable in any field which your child might apply for. I think it's about fostering that curiosity at home and forgiving mistakes :)

Given your interests, sports science would be a good start, then you have options - coaching, physiotherapy, massage therapist, osteopath, sports journalism/writing...