Our Interview Tips Autism Focused App is now available on Google Play

We believe that there has been a lack of support for autistic adults with regard to real life situations such as negotiating job interviews, finding employment and getting accommodation and are passionate about improving this situation.
We are looking for trusted, professional partners who share our mission. Contact us if you are interested in exploring partnership opportunities in areas such as:
Training
Advocacy
Diagnosis
Mental Health
Employability
Autistic parents
Legal
Housing
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"Classical Catalyst" - approx. 5MB, 4.5 mins track - classical music overlaid with empowering and relaxing spoken messages for autistic individuals
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Product code AQAUDIO#33
Price £4.99
AutiQuest does not consider autism to be a "disorder". Nevertheless, it is a real condition that many people have, the cause of which we still do not really understand (though there are many theories).
There are three common features of autism, which might affect the way the autistic person:
AutiQuest does not consider autism to be a "disorder". Nevertheless, it is a real condition that many people have, the cause of which we still do not really understand (though there are many theories).
There are three common features of autism, which might affect the way the autistic person:
Autism is not a learning disability but around half of people with autism may also have a learning disability which will affect the level of support they need.
Asperger syndrome is a form of autism (also called "high functioning autism) which may also affect the way a person communicates and relates to other people.
People with Asperger syndrome may experience challenges such as anxiety or other conditions. However, people with Asperger syndrome will not have a learning disability as they will have an average or above average intelligence.
AutiQuest's passion is to help autistic adults achieve more in their lives, particularly with regard to employment.
Autistic individuals are involved in the decision making of AutiQuest regarding our products and services - our best research comes from their input. Many of our App's features were added owing to autistic individuals' amazin
AutiQuest's passion is to help autistic adults achieve more in their lives, particularly with regard to employment.
Autistic individuals are involved in the decision making of AutiQuest regarding our products and services - our best research comes from their input. Many of our App's features were added owing to autistic individuals' amazing input. They, after all, have the "lived experience". Special thanks to meltdowntracker.com who created the hand drawings for our App.
We recognise that many adults are struggling with the condition without the necessary support. We also know that many autistic adults feel misunderstood. For example, when someone with autism tells someone that they have this, often the other person remarks.."I guess you can draw really complicated things very well!". The fact is that many with autism do not have this "hyper-skill". This makes them feel even more isolated. Autistic individuals are fed up with being misunderstood. So before you can support people, you must understand the problems that they, specifically, have. AutiQuest approaches autism support from this angle.
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About the founder of AutiQuest
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Qualifications:
BSc (1st-Class Hons.) University of London.
PGCert (Pass with Merit) King's College, London - Psychology & Neuroscience of Mental Health, Insitute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience
NVQ3 Health & Social Care
FRSA (Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce)
18 years of experience supporting autistic adults, employing an inclusive approach
Local Authority contracted day service provider since 2012
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There seems to be an imbalance regarding autism support. There is a lot of support and advice for parents of children with autism (which, of course, is a very good thing) but there is much less support for autistic adults making their way in the world. These children do grow up after all. AutiQuest's focus is on these adults. They need mo
There seems to be an imbalance regarding autism support. There is a lot of support and advice for parents of children with autism (which, of course, is a very good thing) but there is much less support for autistic adults making their way in the world. These children do grow up after all. AutiQuest's focus is on these adults. They need more support to help them achieve more in their lives, especially with regard to gaining and maintaining employment.
Where does AutiQuest stand on ABA? (Applied Behaviour Analysis)
We believe in supporting autistic individuals "as they are" and our focus and expertise is in the area of supporting autistic adults with regard to challenges that they face rather than on children, therapies and behaviour interventions.
The purpose of providing services is to deliver positive outcomes. Too many organisations focus on providing services because they "provide services". We, at AutiQuest, believe that it is all about positive outcomes....these being a better future and outlook for people with autism as a result of the experience of AutiQuest's services and products. And being person-centred is key because:
PERSON CENTRED PRACTICE + OUTCOMES BASED PRACTICE = POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR PEOPLE
Social Life
By diagnostic definition, most autistic individuals have difficulties initiating, establishing or maintaining interpersonal relationships. Not surprisingly, therefore, many autistic adults become socially isolated.
Employment and job interviews
Employment prospects for autistic adults are often problematic. Firstly it can be hard to negotiate the interview (the "Tell me about yourself?" question may be a welcome opportunity for most people to seize control but for autistic interviewees it can cause a panic driven stall). There is also the matter of whether to declare one's autism on the application form. AutiQuest is of the opinion that one should not declare one's autism on the application form but to declare it well into the interview. Hopefully by then, the interviewer would have noticed the keen attention to detail that many with autism have!. Secondly, it can be challenging to keep down the job. Attention to detail is a positive trait for people with autism but this can be offset by a slower pace of work.
The interview experience for many autistic interviewees...
So little processing time
So lacking in clear structure
So many nuances
So loaded with ambiguous questions
So likely to miss outstanding autistic talent
SO MAKE THEM MORE AUTISM FRIENDLY
Housing
Housing options for adults affected with autism can be challenging. The result is that many people with autism live in situations where their minimal needs are not met.
Health Care
Not only is access to health services often poor, the characteristics widely associated with autism can hamper diagnosis for routine medical problems.
- we're going to try to offer real life support
Let's get this clear...despite our name, AutiQuest is not some sort of early access, retro arcade game!!
But we are trying to ZAP outdated autism stereotypes and we are trying to push the frontiers of autism support into another dimension
A message for anyone questioning our mission: resistance is futile...you have only 3 lives
.......Autistic....Fantastic....Autistic....Fantastic....Autistic....Fantastic....Autistic....Fantastic...Autistic....Fantastic....Autistic....Fantastic
This mantra says it all
Say it frequently
Don't just face the future...embrace it
Raise your head and look to the horizon
Autistic people are often told that they over react
It's very disconcerting to hear this over and over again ...when they are JUST being themselves
And they are sometimes thought to back out of social situations on a whim
...WRONG - they have probably been agonising about it for ages and it's all just become too much for them
AutiQuest is currently developing an App which is being designed to help autistic people have more success in job interviews - out now on Google Play (App Store launching soon)
Autism is not a disorder
Autistic individuals are just different
Let's drop outdated terms
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