Articles
Blog
7.26.2018
I have autism & I turned my passion for sports into my dream job
I’m 24-years old from Plymouth, Massachusetts. At 9, I was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome. Today, I’m a Member Experience Executive for the Boston
Blog
7.26.2018
Tips that helped my son transition out of school and to the workplace
This guest blog post is by Sandy Petrovic. Sandy Petrovic is a registered nurse, an author, a public speaker, a college instructional advisor/tutor,
Life on the Spectrum
7.19.2018
I have autism & I turned my passion for sports into my dream job
Meet Tyler Marcotte, a 24-years old from Plymouth, Massachusetts. At 9, he was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. Today, he is a Member Experience
Blog
5.18.2018
I opened a Café to employ my daughter and others with special needs
This blog post is by Lorna Heid, owner of Independent Grounds Cafe in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Blog
5.3.2018
McAlister's Deli gave me a chance and a new outlook on life
This post is by Amanda Roberts, she is a 20-year-old woman on the autism spectrum. She currently works at McAlister's Deli.
News
4.27.2018
GameStop and Autism Speaks launch NXT Gen Coders program
It is estimated that by 2020, there will be more than one million open jobs in the computer coding industry. Computer programming and coding are
Blog
4.24.2018
What I learned from managing employees on the autism spectrum
Jordan dreamed of finding a career that would allow her to excel using her skills and talents. Though her dream is one shared by many, Jordan is a
News
4.5.2018
Joe's Crab Shack Raises Funds for Autism Speaks
In support of World Autism Month, Joe's Crab Shack and its Dine Out for Autism program will partner with Autism Speaks, a global organization
Blog
4.4.2018
Neurodiversity in the Workplace Curriculum
As Autism Speaks looks toward solutions for adults with autism in employment, open-sourced information like the Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Blog
3.23.2018
Josh's journey towards finding the right job and living independently
Spectrum Designs Foundation is a nonprofit organization that has devoted its energy to becoming one of the fastest growing apparel decorating
Blog
3.22.2018
How 'The Good Doctor' developed its main character with autism
Melissa Reiner is the Autism Consultant on the ABC TV show, "The Good Doctor." Read about ow 'The Good Doctor' developed its main character with
Blog
3.7.2018
Get to know the dedicated farmers at Zeponic Farms
This guest blog post is by Zach Zepf. Founding partner at Zeponic Farms, Occupational Therapy student at Shenandoah University, and older brother of
Blog
1.19.2018
Meet the proud, hard-working members of Bittersweet Farms
Bittersweet Farms provides recreational, transitional, vocational and residential services that empower people with autism to redefine what is
Blog
11.17.2017
'The Good Doctor' actor with autism talks about dream role
This is an interview with Coby Bird, a young up-and-coming actor with autism who recently guest starred on The Good Doctor.
Blog
11.6.2017
Why we need more understanding about autism in the workplace
This blog post is by Gianna Hitsos, a senior at Gordon College majoring in Vocal Music with a Theatre Arts and French Minor. Hitsos is a autism self
Blog
11.1.2017