Essential Question: What are the impacts of autism for succesful employment?

Hypothesis: Most people diagnosed with autism will be able to get a job with supportive employment.

The story:

The word that impacts today's teens in the real word is as simple as what they're good with. In other words, it puts their skill, nerve, and everything they've known to the ultimate test. If done succesfully, the reward is a paycheck or even a promotion. What is that word? The word I am talking about is the job.

Sometimes, it is not easy to get that first job. There are interviews, internships, and openings waiting to unfold. But that's not the case here. Another word I would like to introduce to you is autism. Not everyone in this world is diagnosed with it.

In matter of fact, autism happens to more boys than girls. It is, as DSM-IV-TR author Anne Barnes said, "the prescence of markedly abnormal or impared development in social interaction and communication and a markedly restricted repertoire of activity and interests."

Well, that explains what autism is, but what does THAT have to do with successful employment? Well, when you are diagnosed with autism, everything changes around you, and there is no way to reverse the cure. If diagnosed with autism, in your teens, and looking for a job, the same rules to getting the job at first apply, but there are many impacts, as stated in "A Guide To Successful Job Empolyment for Individuals with Autism" by Martha Smith that states, "Some job requirements include rules, regulations, arrival and departure times, lunch times, dress code, time card regulations, and those with employer expectations".

Now that that's all covered, I bet you feel like you want to get a job now that you're the correct age? Not so fast. Here are some rules for maintaining and keeping that first job:

1: Look for a job in the paper. Once you have done this, tell your parents about it.

2: (if you are at the legal age) Call the manager and set up an interview in the workplace.

3: Attend the interview at the required date your manager set up for you. It is important that you must NOT perform weird gestures, make up anything, and make sure your statements are honest and in complete sentences.

4: Make sure you know the rules and regulations.

Now, here are some rules for when you're on the job:

1: Always come to work on time and know the schedule.

2: Ignore inappropriate behavior.

3: Refrain from committing inappropriate behavior. Such continuing behavior can lead to firing.

4: Do NOT be discouraged. Know that you can do it.

5: Smile for your boss. It makes their day even brighter.

If you follow all of these rules, the keys of maintaining and keeping your first job will be within your reach. It's your future.