Overview

Autism employment: Together we can make a difference

CAI partners with neurodiversity-support organizations, top colleges/universities with neurodiversity programs, government entities, and the medical community to identify neurodivergent individuals who are eager to enter a work environment that values their contributions and supports their needs.

One in 5 people identify as being neurodivergent,1 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) being the most prevalent neurodiverse condition on the rise.2 Many of these individuals have higher-than-average abilities with skills in pattern recognition, problem-solving, and sharp attention to detail. Yet the underemployment rate for individuals with ASD is staggeringly high at 90%, the highest of any demographic.3 The traditional job interview can be an obstacle, and the challenge continues if the workplace culture is not ready to embrace neurodivergent employees.

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Diversify your workforce

Enhance your customer experience with a neurodiversity employment program. At CAI, we’re not just talking about inclusion; we’re actively shaping a future where neurodiverse talent is an integral part of your success. We support neurodivergent individuals who are eager to enter a work environment that values their contributions and supports their needs. Read this article to learn about how and why our program works.

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Endnotes

  1. Doyle, Nancy. “Neurodiversity at Work: A Biopsychosocial Model and the Impact on Working Adults.” British Medical Bulletin 135, no. 1, (September 2020): 108-25. https://entrepreneurship.uconn.edu/neurodiversitycenter/.
  2. Maenner MJ, Warren Z, Williams AR, et al. Prevalence and Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 8 Years — Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 11 Sites, United States, 2020. MMWR Surveill Summ 2023;72(No. SS-2):1–14. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.ss7202a1.
  3. Combs, Danny. Supporting Neurodivergent and Autistic People for Their Transition into Adulthood: Blueprints for Education, Training, and Employment. New York, NY: Routledge, 2023.

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