Hiring Autistic College Graduates in STEM: A Best-Practices Model

• By: Dr. James P. Lawler Pace University
• January 5th, 2026
• acceptance, advocacy, competitive employment, disability, inclusion, inclusive workplaces, mentoring and coaching, neurodiversity practices, pre-employment support, skills development, STEM, Winter 2026 Issue, workplace accommodations
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Businesses in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) can better employ autistic students. 85% of autistic college students after having graduated for 5 years are currently underemployed or unemployed in the industry (Advanced Autism Services, 2025). A model of best practices for...

Fostering Safety and Stability for Autistic Adults During the Transition from College to Career

• By: Candace Weaver-Dowds, LMSW NEXT for AUTISM
• September 15th, 2025
• adults, disclosure and stigma, employment, Fall 2025 Issue, inclusive workplaces, neurodiversity, safety and stability, service cliff, transition planning and support, transition to adulthood
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For many young adults, the shift from college to career is a time of excitement and possibility. But for autistic adults, it can also bring a unique set of challenges, especially when systems of support that existed in educational settings begin to fall away. Without intentional planning,...