Reddit mentions of Asperger's on the Job: Must-Have Advice for People with Asperger's or High Functioning Autism and their Employers, Educators, and Advocates

Not really software related, but:

If you you think you might suffer from a mental disorder such as depression or a learning disability like adhd/autism, get on top of it before you hit rock bottom. Many entry level CS jobs can be soul crushing if you don't have a healthy outlook or personality. The jump from a regular ritualized environment of college/university to being on your own can be difficult when your sanity depended on the regularity of that routine. The stress can easily tip you over into dark places.

Also, start the job hunt early - basically do demian0311's recomendation. Don't rely entirely on resumes and sending out cover letters. Create things and use your interests to be helpful and network with people (even if it's only on twitter).

If you think you might have autism or asperger's issues (or are just struggling with the prescribed way of doing a job hunt), highly recommend taking a look at some of the tips in Asperger's on the job - changed my life.

Strive to be 1% better, small effects tend to multiply.

Aspergers on the Job

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1935274090

Practical for the working aspie or his/her employer.

Don't start with a general doctor, even good ones probably don't know the best resources for autism spectrum (which includes aspergers). Call someone at the link below and/or spend some time online looking at google searches with something like adult+autism+resources+nova scotia along with words like "therapists", "psychiatrists", "specialists", "psychologists", and talk to some people you find in the industry for recommendations.

Also the light switch turned on for me looking at books like "Aspergers on the Job" and reading what basically was a blueprint for my mind and how I process things, so that may help. FYI, the sooner you find the right resources for you the better your life will be--I wish I did it years ago.

http://www.autismsocietycanada.ca/

http://www.amazon.ca/Aspergers-Job-Must-Have-Functioning-Employers/dp/1935274090

Don't let random people fit you into a career based on stereotype. Asperger's is a pretty complex syndrome to begin with, and now it's technically combined as part of ASD. People didn't really have a good grasp on it before, and don't think about the range of severity when approaching this topic.

Check out Asperger's on the Job
. It's a very quick read, but features a lot of evidence-based findings and approaches for people with Asperger's to consider when dealing with the workplace (For example, the struggles with job security...). And as always, I like to point any career-curious people to My Next Move to play around and narrow down specific fields that fit their work styles and workplace preferences.

I read a book recently that might help in this situation. [Asperger's on the Job] (http://www.amazon.com/Aspergers-Job-Must-have-Functioning-Employers/dp/1935274090/ref=la_B0039XA9M4_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1395793100&sr=1-2) gave me some good tips on how to navigate job-related situations.

Speaking of book recommendations, I have not read this one yet, but it addresses the issue directly and has good reviews so far.

You might find some good connections on www.wrongplanet.net

I've heard this is a good book on the topic: http://www.amazon.com/Aspergers-Job-Must-have-Functioning-Employers/dp/1935274090

Oh and I haven't read this one, but it's on my list to get to sometime.

http://smile.amazon.com/Aspergers-Job-Must-have-Functioning-Employers/dp/1935274090/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1405361257&sr=8-14&keywords=aspergers

I haven't as yet read it but I have had this book recommended:

https://www.amazon.ca/Aspergers-Job-Must-Have-Functioning-Employers/dp/1935274090

Also there are a number of handouts to potential employers dealing with employees with Aspergers. One of them may be a helpful tool in communicating with the case manager. Perhaps sending one of them that is appropriate to your own symptoms to them before going in for an in-person interaction with them could help set the stage. Some examples:

http://www.forwardmotion.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Employers-Guide-to-Aspergers-Syndrome.pdf

http://www.autismontario.com/client/aso/ao.nsf/0/2CDA747C0E9D4C768525770D004B1B1A/$FILE/Employer's%20Guide%20to%20Asperger's%20Syndrome,%20second%20edition.pdf?openelement

http://www.amaze.org.au/uploads/2011/08/Fact-Sheet-Working-with-a-Person-with-Aspergers-Syndrome-Aug-11.pdf

As well there may be local organizations which may offer support or advocacy for people with ASD that are having trouble finding employment. I have seen instances where they can contact an agency or employer directly to effectively communicate information and strategies to them. They can also offer training and advice on how to do well in job interviews and how to adapt to a work environment.

You may want to look more closely at the types of employment or work environments that will be suitable or unsuitable for you.

https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/Choosing-the-Right-Job-for-People-with-Autism-or-Aspergers-Syndrome

I find that communicating things in writing and then discussing them afterwards helps me in getting my point across. Perhaps create a one page document to show what the previous barriers to employment you encountered were, and what some alternatives or solutions for these barriers might be.