10 Best Jobs for Adults with High-functioning Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome

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10. Taxi driver

Median Annual Wage: $24,300

Remember when we mentioned how persons with Asperger’s or high-functioning autism have better long-term memory than most people who are not on the spectrum?! Well, this is one of the jobs where this strength can be used as a great advantage. Despite GPS systems, which have made this job easier, it is always the best option to have a taxi driver who can visualize the whole map and every street in his/her head. Above-average visuospatial memory enables individuals with Asperger’s or high-functioning autism to do exactly this. Driving is an activity that requires concentration and it has a clearly visible end goal: bringing people to their desired destination in the most efficient way. This can be a perfect job even for those individuals who do not like to associate too much because social interaction is limited to the length of the ride.

10 Best Jobs for Adults with High-functioning Autism or Asperger's Syndrome

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