Subject: Spectrum Spotlight: Meet Jordan B.

From	Autism Speaks <[email protected]>
Subject	Spectrum Spotlight: Meet Jordan B.
Date	October 19, 2023 12:37 PM

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Each autistic person has their own strengths and challenges. We are proud t=
o share their stories in support of our continued work to increase understa=
nding and acceptance, across the spectrum and throughout the life span
Meet Jordan B.
Jordan was 20 when his parents sat him down and told him they needed to hav=
e an adult conversation. They explained that he was diagnosed with autism a=
s a young child, but they decided to wait until he was older to tell him so=
that he=E2=80=99d be better able to process the information. Jordan was ra=
ttled, confused and even scared, but ultimately, he realized it was an answ=
er to many of the questions he had about his life.
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Hearing that I was on the autism spectrum provided so much clarity at a piv=
otal time in my life even though it was a bit jarring to hear at the time. =
It allowed me to start learning about autism and connecting the dots betwee=
n some of my behaviors and potentially why I struggled in some areas of my =
life and exceled in others,=E2=80=9D said Jordan. =E2=80=9CSeven years afte=
r finding out that I=E2=80=99m autistic, I=E2=80=99m still learning so much=
about myself.=E2=80=9D=C2=A0
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Jordan graduated from Georgia State University with a degree in actuarial s=
ciences and plans to parlay his passion for statistics into a career in ris=
k management. He eventually landed a job at an insurance company working ma=
inly in a sales role, which led to an overabundance of fast paced social in=
teractions =E2=80=93 something that didn=E2=80=99t mesh well with his perso=
nality. After just a few months in this role, Jordan knew he needed a chang=
e; a career that better suited his professional and social skillset. That=
=E2=80=99s when he found Autism Speaks.=C2=A0=C2=A0
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=E2=80=9CI was introduced to Jordan through one of our board members, who s=
hared he was looking for some extra support in finding employment,=E2=80=9D=
said J-Jaye Hurley, a specialist on Autism Speaks=E2=80=99 Autism Response=
Team (ART). Jordan was part of a limited pilot program to receive enhanced=
support from ART to navigate employment services, including those offered =
through Autism Speaks=C2=A0Workplace Inclusion Now=E2=84=A2 [[link removed]
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=E2=80=9CFrom our first session, I could tell that Jordan was an exceptiona=
l young man - very smart, kind and funny,=E2=80=9D Hurley added.=C2=A0=E2=
=80=9CWe worked on growing his community through employment and social supp=
ort. =C2=A0He was always open to guidance and contacted every resource sugg=
ested during our navigation sessions, from connecting with local vocational=
rehabilitation services to finding local social and support groups for you=
ng adults with autism. Jordan is taking all the steps needed to make sure h=
e has the tools in place for his future career and I couldn't be prouder of=
his personal and professional growth.
Learn more about Jordan=E2=80=99s employment journey and follow along as he=
explores various opportunities and narrows down the best career paths for =
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What are some of your biggest challenges? What are some things at which you=
excel?=C2=A0
The biggest impact on me has been in the social aspect of life. I have been=
uncomfortable meeting new people, picking up on social cues, reading the f=
low of conversation. As far as strengths, I=E2=80=99d say my mind being abl=
e to process and retain information in detail.=C2=A0
How have support groups made such a profound impact on your life as an auti=
stic adult?=C2=A0=C2=A0
The support groups have given me the opportunity to expand my social circle=
, ask questions about the different skills and challenges other members hav=
e and provided a sense of security that I=E2=80=99m not alone. Time with th=
e groups allows me the chance to be in an environment where I can be the fu=
llest, most authentic version of myself without shame or judgment. If you a=
re someone on the spectrum that faces these same social challenges, support=
groups are safe havens.=C2=A0=C2=A0
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How did you find Autism Speaks? How has the organization made an impact on =
your life?=C2=A0=C2=A0
I have an uncle who lives down in Florida and is on the board of Autism Spe=
aks. They connected me with the Atlanta chapter of the organization where I=
met Ms. J-Jaye Hurley. She=E2=80=99s been instrumental in connecting me wi=
th opportunities for support groups and job boards including a camp where I=
live in Douglasville, Georgia looking for neurodiverse counselors to mento=
r other autistic kids. Finding these opportunities has provided me with a s=
ense of self-worth and a sense of belief in myself.=C2=A0=C2=A0
Can you talk about your job hunting experiences prior to your connection wi=
th Autism Speaks compared to after? Please share a bit about the tools and =
resources that have helped you along the way.=C2=A0=C2=A0
My biggest problem during the process has been landing interviews. Most tim=
es I get hit with =E2=80=98thanks, but no thanks=E2=80=99 from companies an=
d have even fallen prey to a few scam jobs.=C2=A0=C2=A0
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Since being connected with Autism Speaks, I have completed work readiness t=
raining that has included improving my resum=C3=A9 format, drafting a cover=
letter, mock interview practice, diagraming social situations in the workp=
lace and handling conflict professionally. All this has paid off in buildin=
g up my confidence pre-interview as well as the outlook after where I can s=
ay I presented myself as direct and confident and live with results at the =
end whether I got the job or not.=C2=A0
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The perfect environment is one which is fast paced with work because I like=
high activity and where co-workers have a bond that goes beyond the office=
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Why would you encourage other autistic adults to reach out to Autism Speaks=
who might be looking for adult services, employment resources, etc.?=C2=A0=
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Absolutely. Autism Speaks is a valuable organization that can help those ad=
ults on the spectrum who are having trouble getting to a better place in li=
fe or who doubt themselves when it comes to finding a job that best suits t=
heir skills. Through it you can find experts who can help provide valuable =
training for interview prep, personal and professional social situations, o=
pportunities to grow your circle of friends as well as volunteering opportu=
nities to give back.=C2=A0=C2=A0
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20 when his parents sat him down and told him they needed to have an adult =
conversation. They explained that he was diagnosed with autism as a young c=
hild, but they decided to wait until he was older to tell him so that he=E2=
=80=99d be better able to process the information. Jordan was rattled, conf=
used and even scared, but ultimately, he realized it was an answer to many =
of the questions he had about his life.</span></span></p>
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style=3D"box-sizing: border-box;white-space: normal;font-family:Arial,Helv=
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yle:normal;text-decoration: none"><span style=3D"font-size:14px"><span styl=
e=3D"font-family:Open Sans,Arial">Hearing that I was on the autism spectrum=
provided so much clarity at a pivotal time in my life even though it was a=
bit jarring to hear at the time. It allowed me to start learning about aut=
ism and connecting the dots between some of my behaviors and potentially wh=
y I struggled in some areas of my life and exceled in others,=E2=80=9D said=
Jordan. =E2=80=9CSeven years after finding out that I=E2=80=99m autistic, =
I=E2=80=99m still learning so much about myself.=E2=80=9D=C2=A0</span></spa=
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ant;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-decoration: none"><span style=
=3D"font-size:14px"><span style=3D"font-family:Open Sans,Arial">Jordan grad=
uated from Georgia State University with a degree in actuarial sciences and=
plans to parlay his passion for statistics into a career in risk managemen=
t. He eventually landed a job at an insurance company working mainly in a s=
ales role, which led to an overabundance of fast paced social interactions =
=E2=80=93 something that didn=E2=80=99t mesh well with his personality. Aft=
er just a few months in this role, Jordan knew he needed a change; a career=
that better suited his professional and social skillset. That=E2=80=99s wh=
en he found Autism Speaks.=C2=A0=C2=A0</span></span></p>

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was introduced to Jordan through one of our board members, who shared he wa=
s looking for some extra support in finding employment,=E2=80=9D said J-Jay=
e Hurley, a specialist on Autism Speaks=E2=80=99 Autism Response Team (ART)=
. Jordan was part of a limited pilot program to receive enhanced support fr=
om ART to navigate employment services, including those offered through Aut=
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ant;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-decoration: none"><span style=
=3D"font-size:14px"><span style=3D"font-family:Open Sans,Arial">=E2=80=9CFr=
om our first session, I could tell that Jordan was an exceptional young man=
- very smart, kind and funny,=E2=80=9D Hurley added.=C2=A0=E2=80=9CWe work=
ed on growing his community through employment and social support. =C2=A0He=
was always open to guidance and contacted every resource suggested during =
our navigation sessions, from connecting with local vocational rehabilitati=
on services to finding local social and support groups for young adults wit=
h autism. Jordan is taking all the steps needed to make sure he has the too=
ls in place for his future career and I couldn't be prouder of his personal=
and professional growth.</span></span></p>
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and is on the board of Autism Speaks. They connected me with the Atlanta c=
hapter of the organization where I met Ms. J-Jaye Hurley. She=E2=80=99s bee=
n instrumental in connecting me with opportunities for support groups and j=
ob boards including a camp where I live in Douglasville, Georgia looking fo=
r neurodiverse counselors to mentor other autistic kids. Finding these oppo=
rtunities has provided me with a sense of self-worth and a sense of belief =
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pan style=3D"font-family:Open Sans,Arial">Can you talk about your job hunti=
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r? Please share a bit about the tools and resources that have helped you al=
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been landing interviews. Most times I get hit with =E2=80=98thanks, but no=
thanks=E2=80=99 from companies and have even fallen prey to a few scam job=
s.=C2=A0=C2=A0</span></span></p>

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connected with Autism Speaks, I have completed work readiness training tha=
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ck interview practice, diagraming social situations in the workplace and ha=
ndling conflict professionally. All this has paid off in building up my con=
fidence pre-interview as well as the outlook after where I can say I presen=
ted myself as direct and confident and live with results at the end whether=
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Each autistic person has their own strengths and challenges. We are proud to share their stories in support of our continued work to increase understanding and acceptance, across the spectrum and throughout the life span
Meet Jordan B.
Jordan was 20 when his parents sat him down and told him they needed to have an adult conversation. They explained that he was diagnosed with autism as a young child, but they decided to wait until he was older to tell him so that he’d be better able to process the information. Jordan was rattled, confused and even scared, but ultimately, he realized it was an answer to many of the questions he had about his life.
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Hearing that I was on the autism spectrum provided so much clarity at a pivotal time in my life even though it was a bit jarring to hear at the time. It allowed me to start learning about autism and connecting the dots between some of my behaviors and potentially why I struggled in some areas of my life and exceled in others,” said Jordan. “Seven years after finding out that I’m autistic, I’m still learning so much about myself.”

Jordan graduated from Georgia State University with a degree in actuarial sciences and plans to parlay his passion for statistics into a career in risk management. He eventually landed a job at an insurance company working mainly in a sales role, which led to an overabundance of fast paced social interactions – something that didn’t mesh well with his personality. After just a few months in this role, Jordan knew he needed a change; a career that better suited his professional and social skillset. That’s when he found Autism Speaks.

“I was introduced to Jordan through one of our board members, who shared he was looking for some extra support in finding employment,” said J-Jaye Hurley, a specialist on Autism Speaks’ Autism Response Team (ART). Jordan was part of a limited pilot program to receive enhanced support from ART to navigate employment services, including those offered through Autism Speaks Workplace Inclusion Now™ [[link removed]]  program.

“From our first session, I could tell that Jordan was an exceptional young man - very smart, kind and funny,” Hurley added. “We worked on growing his community through employment and social support. He was always open to guidance and contacted every resource suggested during our navigation sessions, from connecting with local vocational rehabilitation services to finding local social and support groups for young adults with autism. Jordan is taking all the steps needed to make sure he has the tools in place for his future career and I couldn't be prouder of his personal and professional growth.
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What are some of your biggest challenges? What are some things at which you excel?
The biggest impact on me has been in the social aspect of life. I have been uncomfortable meeting new people, picking up on social cues, reading the flow of conversation. As far as strengths, I’d say my mind being able to process and retain information in detail.
How have support groups made such a profound impact on your life as an autistic adult?
The support groups have given me the opportunity to expand my social circle, ask questions about the different skills and challenges other members have and provided a sense of security that I’m not alone. Time with the groups allows me the chance to be in an environment where I can be the fullest, most authentic version of myself without shame or judgment. If you are someone on the spectrum that faces these same social challenges, support groups are safe havens.
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How did you find Autism Speaks? How has the organization made an impact on your life?
I have an uncle who lives down in Florida and is on the board of Autism Speaks. They connected me with the Atlanta chapter of the organization where I met Ms. J-Jaye Hurley. She’s been instrumental in connecting me with opportunities for support groups and job boards including a camp where I live in Douglasville, Georgia looking for neurodiverse counselors to mentor other autistic kids. Finding these opportunities has provided me with a sense of self-worth and a sense of belief in myself.
Can you talk about your job hunting experiences prior to your connection with Autism Speaks compared to after? Please share a bit about the tools and resources that have helped you along the way.
My biggest problem during the process has been landing interviews. Most times I get hit with ‘thanks, but no thanks’ from companies and have even fallen prey to a few scam jobs.

Since being connected with Autism Speaks, I have completed work readiness training that has included improving my resumé format, drafting a cover letter, mock interview practice, diagraming social situations in the workplace and handling conflict professionally. All this has paid off in building up my confidence pre-interview as well as the outlook after where I can say I presented myself as direct and confident and live with results at the end whether I got the job or not.
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Describe your perfect workplace environment.
The perfect environment is one which is fast paced with work because I like high activity and where co-workers have a bond that goes beyond the office.
Why would you encourage other autistic adults to reach out to Autism Speaks who might be looking for adult services, employment resources, etc.?
Absolutely. Autism Speaks is a valuable organization that can help those adults on the spectrum who are having trouble getting to a better place in life or who doubt themselves when it comes to finding a job that best suits their skills. Through it you can find experts who can help provide valuable training for interview prep, personal and professional social situations, opportunities to grow your circle of friends as well as volunteering opportunities to give back.
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If you’re an autistic job seeker looking to access the professional development tools that Jordan used to become better career-ready, head over to Autism Speaks Workplace Inclusion Now™ [[link removed]]. There you can sign up for our Navigating your differences in the workplace training course [[link removed]], download our newly revised Employment Tool Kit [[link removed]] and check out other job seeker resources. If you are on LinkedIn, join our Autism Employment Network [[link removed]] for autistic job seekers and employers looking to hire them.
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