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 Forum: Work and finding a Job   Topic: Trying to help AS in the work place -- suggestions?

TechoSteve
Posted: 07 Feb 2011, 6:37 am 

Replies: 19
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Hi, as it happens, I have just published a book on Asperger traits in the technical workplace. I don't know if it will help your particular problem, but it may give you some undertanding from the point of view of Aspie technical workers. Google "Asperger Awareness Plowright". Let me know how it goes.

 Forum: Getting to know each other   Topic: Aussies Unite - A forum for any Aussie Aspies

TechoSteve
Posted: 06 Feb 2011, 9:55 pm 

Replies: 702
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Sydney Inner West. IT engineer. Married. Attending local AS support group. Into writing & music.

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Asperger's Label No Longer Relevant?

TechoSteve
Posted: 06 Feb 2011, 7:13 pm 

Replies: 61
Views: 6,199
I certainly appreciate how lucky I am, and there was a lot of luck involved. Even though I am good at many things, I have always had specific problems caused by AS. These have been frustrating and depressing at times. Twice I had to pull out of University 3/4 way through the degree, & ended up a...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Asperger's Label No Longer Relevant?

TechoSteve
Posted: 06 Feb 2011, 5:49 pm 

Replies: 61
Views: 6,199
People diversity is important I think. Everyone seems to have good parts and what others might perceive as bad parts. Good businesses utilize the good parts while accommodating the bad parts for every person to optimize the psychological effectiveness of an individual and group makeup. It comes dow...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Asperger's Label No Longer Relevant?

TechoSteve
Posted: 06 Feb 2011, 5:14 pm 

Replies: 61
Views: 6,199
I am an IT engineer with strong AS traits and some background in psychology. Around half of my colleagues score above 30 in the Barron-Cohen AQ test, and looking back over 30 years in science studies & IT, I can recognise AS traits in at least half of the people I have worked with. I have been a...

 Forum: Getting to know each other   Topic: Questions about you

TechoSteve
Posted: 06 Feb 2011, 6:16 am 

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What is your first name? Steve Age: 51 Location: Sydney Hobbies and Interests: Music, Sciences Why are you here? Mutual support When were you diagnosed? Self test result, very likely Aspie (about 3 years ago) Favorite subjects: Sciences Favorite music: Hawkwind, Dead can Dance Books: Origin of Speci...
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