Sorry I Didn’t Text Ya Back!
Struggling to keep up with texts and calls? You're not alone. For many autistic individuals, communication can feel overwhelming. At Autism Insights Foundation, we believe in respecting communication preferences. Let’s foster understanding by meeting people where they are, not where we expect them to be.
Congratulations Graduates. Now the Work Begins!
Congrats to the graduates! Now is the time to make the world a better place. You are the future, the changemakers. With you vision and determination, we can prioritize mental health, make the workplace more inclusive and promote autism acceptance.
3 ways to support neurodiversity in the workplace
Exploring 3 ways to support neurodiversity in the workplace. These include training, accommodations and flexibility and inclusive policies and practices.
Introducing…The Autistic Lawyer
Individuals on the spectrum can be successful in many careers. In this blog we interview an autistic woman who is a attorney and author of “Smelling the Taste of Sound" (a professional woman’s story of a late autism diagnosis).
But you don’t look autistic…
Don’t assume all autistic individuals will present the same way. Autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning it manifests differently in each individual. Some individuals may exhibit more visible characteristics, such as repetitive behaviors or difficulties with social interactions, while others may present with less obvious traits. For individuals who fall into the latter category, this can lead to misconceptions and challenges.
What I worry about…
A nana’s worry about her granddaughter with autism entering the workforce. Will she be discriminated against for having autism? Will she even be able to get through the interview process?