What kind of position/career could a slow (borderline mentally challenged) person do?

Question

I have a young cousin that recently graduated high school (she was always in special needs classes), and she recently failed out of community college. I was looking for some good ideas on training schools/trade schools/higher education courses that she would be able to succeed in, that would not be too challenging for her, (something other than a career as a super market cashier). Thanks!!

Answer 1

As a 24 y/o autistic 'kid', I can relate.  I'm going to be going back to school so that I can finsish up my degreee in working with damaged kids, like I was (am).  I have ben volunteering at my hospital in the pediatrics ward for a number of years now, and I have the chance to bypass some classes that  I would have needed had I not been volunteering.  Find out what SHE likes, and help guide her into areas tah interest her, and go from there.

Answer 2

How about a hairdresser, chef, photographer?  If she can make it as a cashier, there is a lot she can do because being able to multi-task and be good with people most people can't do with any IQ level.  A computer course, early childhood education.  Like a special education paraprofessional would be great and there is such a need for this even in the preschool level.

Answer 3

I think it is great that she has you to encourage her and help her.  The community college she attended should have been there to support her.  Did she notify them that she was a special education student?  The CC my students go on to have SPED services.  Try talking with a counselor there.  If not, working at a pre-school is a great idea, providing she likes working with children.  Perhaps your local library, or a retail store.  You might try small doctors offices where she could file or answer phones.  Check with the high school she attended and ask her former teachers for suggestions.  In my area, our students are referred to a regional center which can provide services for them beyond high school.