The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network is looking for an intern in the DC area for the Fall 2011 semester. The intern would assist with administrative and other tasks, such as research, to support ASAN's important work. Requirements include good organizational and time management skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and professional communication skills. This is an unpaid internship, but ASAN is happy to work with interns to arrange course credit. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to work in the disability rights community and gain valuable skills. Being a self-starter and having excellent computer skills is a must, as this position will occur primarily via teleco...... (read more)

I am part of a wonderful new non-for-profit called Aspiritech. They employ Aspies like me in software testing and similar computer-based fields. I am currently training to be a software tester (not earning $ for that), and I think I might be the first and only female employed there right now. But none of their employees are getting much work because clients are needed and advertising costs money.

Aspiritech is in the running for the Chase Community Giving sweepstakes. The top 200 win at least $20,000! We are doing very well but we continue to need votes. This is through Facebook. Please vote today (and pass along this message for others to place their votes as well) and give this one-of-a-kind organization a chance to grow, expand, and help Aspie adults like me with meaningful employment! Thanks.

Aspiritech's voting page on Chase Community Giving:  http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/charities/262556543-aspiritech-nfp

Oh boy. No one likes rejection. How many NTs just dismiss the stricken-with-horror-and-sadness hysterics, since "No One Likes Rejection"? Everyone feels that way is a wonderful technique for ignoring that my distorted thinking is completely hindering my ability to find a job. Dismissing distorted thinking feels like .. invalidation of the worst sort. Invalidation that distorts things even more. OK not only do I feel like crap for being rejected and I feel invalid for even applying, my overblown reaction is also invalid, and therefore I am invalid. Wow. I know that's unhealthy. Maybe I'm unfairly picking on NTs.

With so many people out of work, the competition for even menial jobs is high. I was thinking I would try for jobs working with autistic people. I have no experience doing that, especially with kids, on or off spectrum. So that hurts less than being rejected from Random Office Job.

Linkedin is a great networking tool, for those looking for work, or for those looking for someone to do work for them.

Privacy settings are available and you only have to share as much information as you want.

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Thank you Melody for the suggestion! Please keep us posted on how this adjustment is working out.