Empowering Autistic Job Seekers Through Mentorship

• By: Courtney Carroll Hire Autism, A Program of the Organization for Autism Research
• July 12th, 2024
• adults, employment, self-advocacy, Summer 2024 Issue, workplace accommodations
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When it comes to job search and employment, autistic adults may face specific challenges, including difficulties with social interactions, executive functioning, and communication. Additional obstacles include employer bias and a lack of understanding. These issues create significant barriers to...

Supporting Autistic Service Providers Through Understanding, Inclusion, and Accommodation

• By: Danielle Aubin, LCSW My Autistic Therapist
• July 12th, 2024
• communication, providers, sensory issues, Summer 2024 Issue, workplace accommodations
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When I opened my autistic-centered psychotherapy private practice in 2022, I never imagined that a significant portion of my clientele would comprise other autistic service providers. It makes sense now, upon reflection, since our field’s challenges are profound, and many of us are drawn to this...

Creating Inclusive Work Environments for Employees with Disabilities

• By: Lori Lerner, LMSW, RYT-200 hr. Services for the UnderServed (S:US)
• July 5th, 2023
• Americans with Disabilities Act, employment, holistic work environment, inclusive work environment, job carving, job coaching, job training, Summer 2023 Issue, urban farm, workplace accommodations, workplace discrimination
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Historically, adults with disabilities have faced high levels of discrimination in the workplace environment. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or ADA, was enacted in an effort to eradicate discrimination against employees with disabilities while also requiring employers to provide...