Aspergers Personal Assistant

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Hi, There is a request in my local paper for a personal assistant for a teenage male with Aspergers Syndrome. As a 17 year old male myself, I feel i may have something to offer. However, i am just still, after looking on lots of websites, unsure how servire physically people with aspergers can be... im not sure what to expect and would interested with anything that could enlighten me as to the physical and mental capabilities. I have heard that people with aspergers can have very high intelligence.
I would love to think i could help someone and be a friend, but im just worried that it could be such a responibility as a student, if its worse than i though!

I really do not wish to cause offence here, im just all a bit confused as to what I am to expect and may be required and the responsibilities i may have. i would just really like to help him.

Many thanks for reading this, and any help of any form would be of great help!

Richard

please!

Richard-

I think the vast majority of AS are open, honest, sincere and accepting, sometimes to a fault, at least when they feel safe. (But not always.) You should be prepared to be likewise. Don’t be ashamed of your ignorance. Be right up front about what you think you know and don’t know. Ask pertinent, direct questions about what will be required of you and what you can expect. Be aware that many AS are very sensitive people whose feelings are easily hurt. (But not always.) Take some time to think it over. Make sure you’re up to the task. Helping others can be a very rewarding experience, but only if you’re truly committed.

-Mark

I'm not sure what that persons needs are. But myself at that age could not
drive, hated to handle any social things(phone calls, going in public alone).
With a "safe" person with me I would feel I could do most things. I say give
it a try.

i think you should at least try it out, and see how you feel. your interest is a good start. you do not have to commit. but try... there are all different levels of aspergers, so it may not seem as extreme as you may assume. you may even KNOW people with aspergers, and not even know it. some of us have assimulated quite well. you may even make a really good new friend, too. and you will definitely learn a lot, especially if you have a special interest or two, maybe share them with him, and see what he thinks? i hope i helped...mike gee