What are the Best Jobs for Autistic People?
The majority of autistic adults are un or underemployed, largely because the demands of traditional jobs erase autistic needs. So, are there jobs for autistic people?
Silicon Valley Dreams Meet Reality: The (Supposedly) Perfect Job for an Aspie
When thinking about the best job for an autistic person, it’s usually the tech industry that comes to mind. The geeky and eccentric Silicon Valley programmer archetype maps well onto stereotypes about autistic people. We’re often portrayed in media as latent mathematicians or computer whisperers, but many of us aren’t particularly good at math nor moderate debates between calculators.
The lean autism at work guide to hiring your first autistic employees (including a Trello board checklist).
Autism at work is a hiring program designed to include autistic people in the workplace. Companies like SAP, Microsoft, E&Y and more already hire autistic adults and adults with Aspergers. This is a lean version of this program that will help any company create a quick pilot for hiring autistic people.
5 Reddit threads about employment & jobs for Aspergers and autistic people
A curation of five threads about Aspergers, Autism, and employment which were posted on Reddit.
The autism and Aspergers-friendly employer meter
This tool helps you understand if your organization/company is autistic-friendly. Answer 10 quick questions and get the results immediately upon completion.