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 a satisfying career than the…
There is a condition of the mind referred to as “learned helplessness” that is more prevalent in autistic children or adults. It is caused by traumatic experiences which over time,…
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 a week. This is common…
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 make money to live, but…
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 of eight adults on the…
Superhero or child These are the two categories that neurotypicals classify individuals on the spectrum, formally known as high-functioning and low-functioning. But the question that I have to ask is…
College senior with Asperger's uses her life experience to help employers and others just like her My name is Rebekah Chancey, and I am a senior Educational Studies major at…
To expect someone to work and work hard without motivation is like giving every kid who plays on the team the same reward no matter how they performed during the…
Engaged Employment helps adults with autism and other intellectual disabilities near Greenville / Spartanburg, SC find and keep competitive employment. Our experienced job coaches also work with autism-friendly employers to help them create a diverse and capable workforce.