AASCEND and The Spectrum Works

What phase of your career journey are you currently in?

       Career Discovery - 24%

       Job Search - 29%

       Job Applications - 18%

       Job Interviews - 0%

       Hiring and Onboarding - 0%

       Career Growth - 29%

Rank: What do you need the most help with? (1-Most, 6-Least)

What do you wish employers knew about being #actuallyautistic and/or neurodivergent?

Participant Input

• Well I wish I knew during my first interview when I was 16
• AASCEND
• Pass
• desire to learn, deliberative, analytical, enjou working in small tgroups.
• I can do most kinds of work, not just specific skills
• Corporations need to take more responsibility to hire neurodivergent people
• Usually I’m someone who’s best with one step at a time with something
• Having to juggle many competing priorities can cause a lot of anxiety.
• To education employers of individuals on the spectrum.
• I want to be given clear expectations about what I need to do
• I wish employers knew about being neurodivergent is very challenging.
• Higher functioning autistics are more disabled because ofsocial faux pas Michelle Garcia Winner calls them (us) the Unforgiven"
• I wish employers recognized me for my talents and knowledge.
• The automation recruiting system used by corporation are not neurodivergent friendly.
• desire to learn, deliberative, analytical
• The capacity to hyper focus can often be dependent upon finding a task enjoyable (or at least low-stress).
• It’s not always easy doing and detailing (or whatever you call it at the same time)!
• Desire to learn, deliberative, anaytical
• knowing how to help someone with different learning abilities
• I want employers to know of my limitation in communication.
• strong in economics and math
• Knowing how to be patient and respectful to someone who who is hardworking, but has lots of questions
• People are afraid to announce their disability until they get into the hiring phase. Then they dont want to ask for any accommodation
• Knowledgeable in wildlife and conservation. Previously had received training in animal-handling.
• Knowing that I may need more training, than what they typically offer.
• Ambiguity during the either process of getting employment or when on the job can be a major challenge.

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