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[quote=Anonymous]I'm just curious to know if I'm alone or not. I was diagnosed with high-functioning autism as a child and have worked very hard to learn the ways of the world - to pass as "normal" for the most part, though I can tell my brain works in a different way from the majority and it's hard for me to be very social with my peers (20-somethings). I'm great with kids, though! Feels like I'm right on their level where it counts and able to be an adult where it's needed. I've worked as a nanny in the past and want to pursue it, though it's tough to find a good match with a family because I think a lot of potential employers think I seem a bit strange. (Once I've worked with someone for a while and they see what a positive impact I have on their children, I get raving reviews though.)

I thought on an anonymous forum this could be a good place to ask if there are any other nannies who have risen above their disorders/disabilities to create strong careers in the nanny world.

And in case anyone is unaware, here's a general rundown of autism:

What is Autism

Autism is a mental disorder which affects 1 in 100 people in the world. You cannot always tell that someone has autism upon appearance, it is known as a “hidden disability”. It impacts communication skills and is known in psychological terms as a neurodevelopmental disorder. This means that it affects the growth of the brain and the nervous system. It does this by changing how information is passed through the brain, known as synapses. People with autism can be over or under-sensitive to different senses, such as sound, tastes, smells and colors. Some people with autism live happy, independent lives whereas other people may be dependent on support. 
Asperger Syndrome is another form of autism. Those with Asperger's have average or above average intelligence and fewer problems with speech. However, there are other effects of Asperger Syndrome that can affect someone in day to day social life. Like Autism, these can be;
Difficulty in empathy.
Difficulty in understanding other people’s wants and needs.
Difficulty in understanding other people’s thoughts.
Difficulty in making friends.
Difficulty in meeting new people.
Clumsiness and problems in co-ordination.

However, autism has other parts to it too. Some people with autism may be incredibly creative, such as in arts or music. They may also have other disabilities, such as dyslexia. Many people with autism cannot multitask, they are good at sticking with one activity[/quote]

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