Autism Employment

The Advantages of One-Day Work Trials Over Interviews for Autistic Employees

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Growing up with autism, eye contact was sometimes a challenge for me. The introduction of one-day work trials in our workplaces would have been a game-changer. Therefore, I’m asking employers who may be reading this today to consider a more inclusive approach: the one-day work trial. This method helps level the playing field while also […]

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Why I Speak With Businesses Around the World About Autism And Employment

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Because autistic adults deserve a chance to succeed just like anyone else. Growing up autistic, I wasn’t sure what my future would look like when employed. I knew I had vital interests in sports and theater, but I didn’t know if some of my challenges, such as the inability to read body language, needing breaks

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7 Misconceptions About Disabled Employees

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This guest blog was written by Mairi Hallman, an autistic student who is currently studying statistics at the University of Ottawa in Ottawa, Canada. When she isn’t studying or working as a summer intern at KFM, Mairi enjoys reading, experimenting with Notion, and brainstorming sarcastic comebacks for ableist remarks. People with disabilities are America’s largest

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Adults With Autism Find Employment Creating Gourmet Popcorn

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This guest post is by Rachel Cheng from Popcorn for the People, a nonprofit providing meaningful employment for adults on the autism spectrum through the creation of gourmet popcorn. Rachel is applying for our Supporting Small Businesses That Hire People With Disabilities Grant Opportunity ran by my nonprofit KFM Making A Difference. You can learn more about

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Nonverbal Man With Autism Finds Meaningful Employment Making Fire Starters

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This guest post is by Katherine and Daniel Toops, Owners of JT FireStarters. Katherine and Daniel are applying for our Supporting Small Businesses That Hire People With Disabilities Grant Opportunity ran by my nonprofit KFM Making A Difference. You can learn more about the grant opportunity here. I hope you can support my nonprofit like I’m trying to

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Parents Start Bath Product & Candle Business So Their Autistic Sons Would Have A Job

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This guest post is by Pat Miller, co-founder and co-owner of Beloved Bath. Pat started this company to help her son Justin who is on the autism spectrum have a place to work as he reached adulthood. Pat is applying for our Supporting Small Businesses That Hire People With Disabilities Grant Opportunity ran by my nonprofit KFM

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Autistic People Like Me Just Want A Chance To Succeed

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My friend Chris Bonello, a fellow public speaker who is on the autism spectrum posted a great quote on his Facebook Page where he discusses an example situation of what the workforce has looked like for him. It said… “Sorry Steve, we can’t offer you the job. I know you’d be an expert at building

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The Day I Got To Talk To Employees At Google About Growing Up With Autism

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“It’s not about what a company can do for people with autism but what skilled people with autism can do for the company.” I first learned about Talks at Google several years ago. It was at the same time I was about to give my very first TEDxTalk about ‘College & Autism.’ They were very

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A Letter to Employers On Hiring People with Disabilities

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Dear employers, Every month in October the United States Department of Labor host National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that looks to celebrate and educate about disability employment. I’m asking you today to consider supporting this cause, hosting events in your workplace around the month and, if you haven’t already, look to

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When My Employer Realized I Have Autism

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To disclose or not to disclose my autism to an employer has been one of the more challenging questions I’ve faced during my adult years. For many on the spectrum, it can be a daunting task due to society’s general lack of acceptance of disabilities and differences. The question of disclosure first came up for

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