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Articles that focus on preparing people with autism for jobs as well as work opportunities available to people on the spectrum.
New Hope: A Documentary Filmmaker’s Perspective on Peering Over the Cliff
In May of 2017, I had the good fortune to begin filming my first feature-length documentary, This Business of Autism about employment opportunities for adults on the spectrum. The film follows the expansion of Spectrum Designs, which is a custom screen-printing and embroidery business located in Port Washington, New York. Seventy-five percent of Spectrum Designs’ […]
Continue readingHELP: How Do I Help My Autistic Teen Find the Best Job?
Can you give me some advice on teaching vocational skills to those with autism?– Karen Hi Karen, This is such an important topic. Research indicates that up to 85% of those with autism are unemployed or under-employed! The areas of difficulty for our teens and young adults on the spectrum are obvious: communication struggles, social […]
Continue readingInnovative Autism-Friendly Jobs for the Holiday Season
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” For any child, especially those with autism, it’s never too early to explore their abilities and apply them to their interests. This holiday season provides the perfect opportunity for you to help your child begin to identify his or her unique talents needed for future […]
Continue readingHow a Woman with ASD Found Her Dream Job at Brain Power
Julie Esris – A Graphic Design Lead at Brain Power, and an Autism Advocate Julie Esris always knew she had a creative flair and a talent for art, and she believes that society needs to rethink its perceptions of people with autism in the workplace. Julie now has a rewarding job working as the graphic […]
Continue readingBest Ways to Prepare Your Child With ASD for the Workplace
Luke, a towheaded boy on the autism spectrum, jolted upright in his seat as the director of special education, a woman in her mid-forties, announced that he was to repeat the 8th grade. Again. He gazed at me with a doe-eyed look that made my heart lurch, as if imploring Help me, Mom. I cleared […]
Continue readingGreat Job Opportunities for People With Documented Disabilities
We all know just how hard it is to get a job when you have a documented disability. What if there was a way to get bumped to the top of the hiring list just because you have a disability? This may seem out of the ordinary, but it does exist. A program called Schedule […]
Continue readingQuick Tips for Helping Young People with ASD Find the Right Job
So, your child is nearly ready to begin a career in the workplace or perhaps he/she is already working and needs a new job. How do you help the child find the right kind of position and the right fit? How can you guide him/her? Sometimes young people on the spectrum know which specific job […]
Continue readingPeople with Autism Are Filling a Void in the Workplace
The future job market is looking bright for many people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Large companies such as Microsoft, EY, and Utah-based Chargeback have piloted neurodiversity programs that aim to employ adults who are on the spectrum. The main objective of the program is to explore the possible benefits of hiring employees with varying […]
Continue readingTop Ways Autistic Teens Can Transition to the Workplace
“I need to have some tangible success in my life. I want to get up in the morning…and think, Okay, I’m going to work. What am I going to do today at work? And when I come home in the evening feel like I’ve had a long fulfilling day and I’m earning my money. That […]
Continue readingExciting Campaign Launched to Tackle the Autism Employment Gap
It will be some time before we see a positive result, but the opening shots have been fired in a campaign to encourage the UK Government to tackle the autism employment gap once and for all. High-flying politicians, like Government Minister Penny Mordaunt, have come out in support of the UK’s National Autistic Society (NAS), […]
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