Employing autistic people

How to Hire an Employee With Autism - The Mighty

If your team lacks people with autism, you're not getting a full perspective. Maintain an open mind, and have patience with any questions, ...

Can Autistic People Work? - Autism Specialty Group

The answer: yes! While autism exists on a spectrum and there is no singular type of individual with autism, employers have been hiring autistic people for many ...

Autism discrimination in the workplace: Stats, legality, and effects

This means that employers must support autistic people by making changes in the work environment that allows the autistic person to enjoy equal ...

Autistic Adults' Perspectives on Employment Related Challenges

Autistic adults encounter a range of challenges in obtaining and keeping employment and often report a range of negative experiences in the workplace.

Employment Resources - Autistic Adults NYC

“Hire Autism is a free program led and run by the Organization for Autism Research (OAR). With an active jobs board and by offering resources for employers and ...

10 Tips for Employing Autistic People - Reachout ASC

I did some work with a big government organisation in my area. They wanted autism awareness training as they had autistic employees who were ...

10 ways to create an autism-friendly work environment | Full Fabric

Don't assume, for instance, that all autistic people aren't interested in social interactions. Even though this may be true in some cases, many ...

Top Work Places Supporting Autistic Adults - STAGES Learning blog

Top Work Places Supporting Autistic Adults · JP Morgan Chase · Spectrum Designs · Ford · ULTRA Testing · Walgreens · Freddie Mac · Introducing Language Builder ...

Hiring Autistic Workers: 4 Companies Embracing Neurodiversity in ...

This post shares a list of companies leading the way to neurodiversity in tech by hiring autistic workers.

Employment Services - Autism Resource Center

Over the next ten years, more than 500,000 adults with autism will enter the workforce. Studies show that the majority of adults with autism are either ...

Google Launches Initiative to Hire More Autistic People

Google Launches Initiative to Hire More Autistic People. Google has announced an initiative that will prioritize hiring more autistic people by adjusting the ...

Autism Hiring Program - Autism Society of Maryland

The Autism Hiring Program advances workplace neurodiversity and acceptance, connecting businesses to an untapped workforce of skilled Autistic adults.

Employment Outcomes of Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum

Compared to their peers with other types of disabilities, young adults with autism had the lowest rate of employment. While 58% of those on the autism spectrum ...

Autism in the Workplace - Simons Foundation

Since instituting our new hiring practices, autistic employees have been hired in various departments at the Simons Foundation — from administrative work to ...

Role Of Employment Accommodations In Autism

Autistic adults have the right to reasonable accommodations and adjustments to ensure their full participation and inclusion in society.

Autism Employment Statistics: The 100% Complete Guide

Autistic people are reported to be 90% - 140% more productive when starting a new job. This productivity outpaced employees who had been there ...

Finding a job | Autism Central

According to the latest findings from the Office for National Statistics, only 21.7% of autistic people are in employment. A number of charities are ...

Employing people with a learning disability, autistic ... - NHS England

Working with people who have a learning disability, are autistic or are family carers is a great way to make sure your work always reflects real life.

The challenges of employing people with autism - Orbital Learning

Individuals with ASD often miss the hidden meanings in abstract language (for example, sarcasm, metaphors and idioms), and by eliminating these ...

Autism at Work: Hiring and Training Employees on the Spectrum

Hiring employees with autism can provide real benefits by increasing diversity and filling skills gaps with an almost untapped group of employees.