Three years ago I put on my entrepreneurial hat and went to work. I’m the parent of a young adult son with autism, and Chris’ path to employment was not a smooth one. In fact, it was circuitous, bumpy, and strewn with obstacles. Finding work can be a challenge for most of us, but for people with autism there’s the equivalent of an immovable boulder that prevents them from accessing jobs. A staggering 90% of young adults with autism confront employment because of the social challenges they face in the workplace. We’ve seen that it’s very hard for employers to look past those challenges and realize the amazing skills people with autism could contribute if given a chance.
GREEN BRIDGE GROWERS: AN URBAN FARM WITH A DIFFERENCE!
GREEN BRIDGE GROWERS: AN URBAN FARM WITH A…
Three years ago I put on my entrepreneurial hat and went to work. I’m the parent of a young adult son with autism, and Chris’ path to employment was not a smooth one. In fact, it was circuitous, bumpy, and strewn with obstacles. Finding work can be a challenge for most of us, but for people with autism there’s the equivalent of an immovable boulder that prevents them from accessing jobs. A staggering 90% of young adults with autism confront employment because of the social challenges they face in the workplace. We’ve seen that it’s very hard for employers to look past those challenges and realize the amazing skills people with autism could contribute if given a chance.
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