Ben P
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Hello,
I was hoping if any of you kind people could offer some advice. I’ve been working as an Autism diagnostician for the last few years, and one of the most frustrating things (amongst many) is the lack of employment in this client group. The National Autistic Society claim 84% are currently unemployed. The real frustration is because many of the high functioning clients I see would make incredible employees (attention to detail, focused, etc) but they’re social difficulties let them down as well as anxieties etc. My idea is to set up a cleaning company incl windows to help these people into employment. I have the skills to support the clients, and with the right environment I’m sure they’d cope. The one major problem is I have no idea how to set up a window cleaning business! I’ve obviously done research on canvassers, diy door knocking, buying a round. The problem is chicken and egg really around finances.
Do people think this is a viable idea? I certainly wouldn’t want to tread on any toes or undercut anyone. Are there any obvious problems in this line of work for people on the Autism spectrum who have social and anxiety issues? My research has suggested that if I deal with all the clients and the occasional issues they have, the employees should be ok?
Sorry for the long email, it’s something I’m really passionate about as these are good people who need a chance. Any thoughts or opinions would be really appreciated.
Cheers
Ben
I was hoping if any of you kind people could offer some advice. I’ve been working as an Autism diagnostician for the last few years, and one of the most frustrating things (amongst many) is the lack of employment in this client group. The National Autistic Society claim 84% are currently unemployed. The real frustration is because many of the high functioning clients I see would make incredible employees (attention to detail, focused, etc) but they’re social difficulties let them down as well as anxieties etc. My idea is to set up a cleaning company incl windows to help these people into employment. I have the skills to support the clients, and with the right environment I’m sure they’d cope. The one major problem is I have no idea how to set up a window cleaning business! I’ve obviously done research on canvassers, diy door knocking, buying a round. The problem is chicken and egg really around finances.
Do people think this is a viable idea? I certainly wouldn’t want to tread on any toes or undercut anyone. Are there any obvious problems in this line of work for people on the Autism spectrum who have social and anxiety issues? My research has suggested that if I deal with all the clients and the occasional issues they have, the employees should be ok?
Sorry for the long email, it’s something I’m really passionate about as these are good people who need a chance. Any thoughts or opinions would be really appreciated.
Cheers
Ben