A Danish firm specialising in details, Specialisterne is recruiting autistic and Asperger’s workers for it’s company, BBC news has reported. The firm plans to start a branch in Glasgow, opening job opportunities for autistic people in the UK which utilise their particular skills and meet their needs.
“The company’s founder, Thorkil Sonne, recognises his staff with autism need a quiet environment and fixed routines.
Given the right conditions, they excel at technical tasks.
Robots and Lego models are used to test their skills.
Thorkil Sonne said: “People come to me who’ve had difficulties in the labour market and got depressed.
“They’re like computers that need re-booting.
“I see them grow in self-esteem.
“It’s the most motivating part of my work and a magical moment for me, as the father of a boy with autism.”
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1 Lex // Jul 29, 2009 at 7:14 pm
Hey there:
Interesting article about the company focusing on autistic and Asperger’s! My own organization employs numerous individuals with mental ailments and I love working with them!
I do appologize for shooting you this question in a post that its not neccessarily related to, but I would very much like to get your opinion on the subject! I was wondering what your thoughts on the mental health recovery movement was? Especially, as per the posting, in relation to autism treatment plans and depression/schizophrenia?
Have you come across a recovery based treatment facility? Or have you heard about one? What would you say the key differences are?
I would very much like to quote you if your comfortable in the matter on my Mental Health Recovery Blog.
You can also find some great links to articles related to the recovery movement there if your not familiar with it, I believe in a posting about non-medicinal actions one can take to help speed their recovery.
I look forward to speaking with you more on the subject if your schedule permits!
All the best,
Lex Douvasa
MHCD Research and Evaluations
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