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Job Interview: Is autism a weakness?
I’ve been working with Brandon (not his real name) who is stuck working at a grocery store where he only gets two or three days
Employers, workers, praise benefits of job coaching in workplaces
How many of us have benefited from mentors in our lives? How many of us have lacked mentors or support in our jobs? How does
Let’s Hire the People Who Want to Work
Prepare yourself for a very trying time this summer if you have any travel plans. I just returned from beautiful Beaufort, SC where my wife
Self employment may be your career path
Linda Chase, founder of Able Hire, wrote this blog to help job seekers, especially those with disabilities, see that there are other avenues for securing
experienced job coach + caring employer = success
There is so much good that can happen if someone has a job. This is why Engaged Employment exists. Yes, we all need jobs to
When problems arise, job coach steps in
There are many benefits to having a job coach, especially for someone cognitively challenged through autism or other intellectual disabilities. Finding a job these days
A good job coach overcomes challenges
So, how can I get a job during Covid-19 and who’s hiring? I feel awkward walking into a place and asking to meet with the
Employers must focus on unique strengths; not stereotypes
If I can give some practical advice to parents, employers, or anyone else who supports an autistic worker, it would be this: get on the
Hardest part of the job: it’s the people
What is the most common weakness among autistic adults who are fortunate to be a part of the workforce today? After interviewing a focus group