Category: Autism Friendly Work Environments
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Training New Autistic Employees: Considerations for Employers
Introduction Although I’m not ungrateful for my tenure with the United States government by any means, the first year at my job was extremely difficult. Much of this had to do with the fact that I had just been diagnosed with ADHD and autism spectrum disorder not even eleven months after my agency hired me.… Read more
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Thriving in the Workplace: Ideal Jobs for Autistic Adults
Introduction One thing autistic workers and neurotypical workers have in common is that when we find work we truly enjoy that is compatible with our values and skills, it can do wonders for our self-esteem. The right job can have a tremendous impact on our overall life satisfaction. Across the world, autistic adults are seriously… Read more
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How to Succeed in Remote Work: Tips for Autistic Adults
INTRODUCTION: As a Millennial, I am no stranger to the dynamics of online classes having taken more than my share of them in college. In graduate school, I earned extra spending money by working a few “gig” jobs online where I proofread articles and wrote English product descriptions for European gift shopping websites. Although I’d… Read more