What if he's Autistic but he Doesn’t Code?
Sometimes people make assumptions about individuals with autism being great at coding. And while that is not uncommon, it is not a given that someone on the spectrum will take to that type of work. Individuals on the spectrum are just that, individuals.
Let’s Just Call it Out! I’m Autistic and Looking for a Job!
Being autistic certainly comes with it’s challenges, but sometimes it comes with it’s advantages as well. I hope we will one day live in a world where autism can be seen as a positive in the working world.
Giving Feedback To Your Autistic Employee
The giving and receiving of feedback can be difficult sometimes. But there are ways to make it easier. Let’s explore some of those ways!
Embracing motherhood: a teen mom and mom of a teen
Sometimes motherhood is about making the world a better place for our children. Challenges are inherent to the job. My daughter, and CEO of Autism Insights Foundation, wants to make a brighter future for people on the spectrum who want to be employed.
What autism and employment look like in a perfect world
In a perfect world, autistic individuals are valued in the workplace. Inclusion and acceptance are the norm. Let’s all keep working towards a perfect world!
The Change-Makers
Individuals with autism also fall into a marginalized group. They face stigmatization and discrimination. They have been excluded from employment opportunities, misunderstood, and subjected to harmful stereotypes. It’s time for change makers to make a difference for individuals on the spectrum seeking employment.
Who is behind the keyboard?
Introducing Autism Insights Foundation. I am the Executive Director, unpaid blogger and Nana to a teenage granddaughter on the spectrum. Join me for this wild ride.
A letter to my granddaughter
A letter to my sweet girl so that she knows her value when she enters the workforce with an autism diagnosis.