Good Jobs for Aspergers Teens
Question What are some good jobs for a high schooler with Asperger's who can't work with the general public, for example, can't work traditional retail jobs, etc.? Answer If your Aspergers teen cannot function in a fast-paced job like McDonalds or a Movie Theater, then here are some other job options: 1. Babysitter 2. Building maintenance (e.g., painting, replacing light bulbs) in an apartment complex, hotel or office building 3. Corn detasseling 4. Elderly care 5. Finding insects and worms to sell to the local bait shop 6. Game tester (you get paid to play video games) 7. Handcrafts (e.g., wood carving, jewelry making, ceramics, etc.) 8. Janitor jobs (e.g., mopping, sweeping, cleaning) 9. Landscaping work 10. Lawn and garden work 11. Lawnmower repair 12. Life guard 13. Newspaper route delivering the local newspaper 14. Pet sitting/grooming 15. Plant care (e.g., watering plants in a large office building) 16. Pool cleaner 17