For many autistic adults, adulthood brings new questions about work and independence.
Too often, the issue isn’t ability. It’s whether workplaces are prepared to support different ways of learning, communicating, and training. That’s why Autism Speaks developed Workplace Inclusion Now™ (WIN), which helps employers create training methods that work better for autistic employees.
Eric’s story shows what’s possible when those supports are in place.
Diagnosed with autism at age two, Eric has built a growing career in the culinary world in an environment that recognized his strengths and invested in thoughtful training. Clear onboarding. Patient instruction. The time and space to learn the job well.
Through Autism Speaks, Eric found community and opportunities to connect with others in the industry – experiences that helped him grow, collaborate, and take his next steps.
As Eric puts it, “It’s a game changer when your employer takes the time to make you feel comfortable and show you the ropes.”
That’s what inclusion looks like in practice and it’s exactly what your 2X matched gift helps make possible for more autistic adults. Give today, during our birthday month, to DOUBLE your impact.
