Module 4: Roadmap to Employment For Autistic People

About the Module

“The question of work — or making a living — is at the heart of so many struggles for neurodivergent folks. We think differently and process differently, so we work differently. It’s a challenge to time our abilities with a clock when overwhelm or underwhelm, boredom or overexcitement are rotating realities.” – Nerenberg, J. Divergent Mind (2021).

Finding a job can be difficult for everyone, but it can pose even more challenges to you as an autistic person. In this module, we offer a roadmap to meaningful employment – a set of steps you can take when looking for a job.

What inclusive employment looks like?

• Supportive environment: Working in a place that understands your unique needs and provides the necessary support.
• Job satisfaction: Finding a job that aligns with your interests and strengths.
• Utilising strengths: Engaging in work that allows you to apply your skills like attention to detail and deep focus.
• Stable employment: Having a full-time or part-time role that is fulfilling and provides financial stability.
• Inclusive employer: Being employed by companies that have inclusive hiring processes and value diversity.

In this Module you will learn:

1. The basics of employment;
2. How to evaluate your skills and knowledge;
3. How to look for and apply for a job;
4. How to handle job interviews;
5. Your rights in the workplace;
6. What are reasonable accommodations for autistic people in the workplace.