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4.15.2024
John Frizzell: Leveraging the talents of autistic individuals to 'boldy go where no one has gone before'
Acclaimed composer John Frizzell recently shared his ASD diagnosis, describing strengths and differences his autism offers that have helped him excel.
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1.12.2024
Conozca a Scott Rubin, inspirador de Autism After 21, y a su madre, Michelle, fundadora de la organización
Lea cómo Michelle Rubin inició la transición al empleo de su hijo autista, Scott, diagnosticado con autismo de moderado a severo, en la escuela
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1.12.2024
Chris Tidmarsh allana el camino hacia el empleo de otros adultos autistas en Green Bridge Growers
Lea cómo un empresario autista elimina la fuerza laboral tradicional y tiene como misión cultivar buenos alimentos y crear buenos empleos para adultos
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1.4.2024
Beneficiario de una subvención: capacitación para trabajar en Aspiritech
Aspiritech, una empresa de pruebas de control de calidad de software cerca de Chicago, Illinois, brinda capacitación y empleo a adultos que se
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12.7.2023
How neurodiverse talent can boost your business and the broader community
Keith Wargo, President and CEO Autism Speaks, explains how hiring neurodiverse individuals benefits businesses and the overall economy. Read more.
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11.2.2023
Workplace Inclusion Now continues to make strides in creating meaningful opportunities for the autistic community three years after pilot program launch
Read how Autism Speaks relationship with the Varnedoe Family began with a phone call on fundraising for a golf event in support of their son on the
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11.1.2023
Autism and Employment: The Need for a Full-Spectrum Perspective
Autism Speaks CEO and the President of the National Council on Severe Autism discuss the importance of employment for autistic people. Click here to
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5.11.2023
For Josh E., a big move opened the door to happiness and self-discovery
Josh was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at age 13. Click here to see how he has conquered big transitions in his life by focusing on his own
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4.26.2023
How One Home Depot Store Stands Out
This Q&A features Joseph who works at The Home Depot. Every April, he puts extra effort into displays at the store to spread awareness. We wanted to
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3.21.2023
Expert Q&A: What to expect when getting an autism diagnosis as an adult
In this Q&A, Dr. Catherine Lord, Ph.D., discusses what to do if you suspect you have autism as an adult. She talks about how autism symptoms look
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10.28.2022
Teamwork and time management: Lessons from Autism Speaks intern, Binh
University of Iowa senior, Binh, who interned at Autism Speaks over the summer, shares her experience and advice to others hopeful interns.
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10.26.2022
Karl Wittig, a retired electronics engineer, reflects on his late diagnosis and career journey
In this Q&A, Karl talks about his journey to an autism diagnosis and his three secrets to career success. Click here to read more.
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10.24.2022
Finding job fulfillment after diagnosis: Lessons from Autism Speaks John Taylor
John Taylor, an autistic employee with 11 years experience at Autism Speaks, shares his challenges and advice to other autistic adults looking for
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10.24.2022
Grant recipient spotlight: Training to work at Aspiritech
Aspiritech, a software QA testing firm near Chicago, IL, provides training and employment for adults who identify as having high-functioning autism.
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10.18.2022
Career Transitions: How Amy Gravino Turned Her Passion Into Her Profession
Amy Gravino is a prominent self-advocate, relationship coach, media personality and international speaker. But she didn’t start out this way. Read
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10.17.2022