How to Choose the Right Career Path as an Autistic Adult

• By: Malky Birnbaum Divine Steps Therapy
• January 5th, 2026
• adults, career exploration tools, career planning, job search strategies, mentorship, strengths and interests, Winter 2026 Issue, work-life balance, workplace accommodations
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Choosing a career can be a challenging and exciting journey for anyone, but for autistic adults, the process often comes with unique considerations. Understanding personal strengths, challenges, and workplace needs is essential for finding a fulfilling career path. With the right strategies and...

Education, Training, and Job Trends

• By: Ernst VanBergeijk, PhD, MSW Paul Cavanagh, PhD, MSW New York Institute of Technology Vocational Independence Program
• January 1st, 2013
• associate degree, career planning, college readiness, employment outcomes, postsecondary education, training, transition to adulthood, vocational training
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There is no time greater than during a recession to consider the truth behind the phrase “education matters.” This is especially important for people with autism and other disabilities that, even in a “good economy,” have a difficult time finding employment. Why does post-secondary...

Career Planning for People on the Autism Spectrum

• By: Yvona Fast, MLS GRASP
• April 1st, 2012
• actually autistic, career, career planning, employment, executive function, job matching, self-assessment, vocational skills, workplace accommodations
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As autistic kids graduate from high school and enter adulthood, parents ask, “What’s next?” Some will go to college, others won’t, but many will want to enter the work force. But what kind of work is the individual suited for? Everyone on the spectrum is different. Deciding on a career...