Prejudice and Misunderstanding Plague Neurodiverse People’s
Employment Chances

Between 80-85%  neurodivergent people are unemployed or underemployed in the United States per the CDC.

[W]orkplaces must design inclusively, and account for the fact that many of their employees are neurodivergent. Whether they know it or not. As many as 1 in 5 people are neurodivergent. Yet, 76% don’t feel comfortable disclosing their neurodiversity at work…. According to research from The Institute of Leadership & Management, half of leaders and managers would not employ a neurodivergent person. From negative stigma, to non-inclusive recruitment processes, there’s many barriers preventing this transition into work. (Abby Corrigan, texthelp.com)

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Employer Education

If you are not sure that you would want a person with Asperger’s working for you, here is information that may help you realize that an Aspie may be your company’s greatest asset.

Coaching and Mentoring

If you have Asperger’s, live in the Greater Boston area or Southern New Hampshire, and need help in finding or holding onto a job, we can help you. Use our contact form to get in touch with our Client Services Team!

John Elder Robinson

“Saying you “have” something implies that it’s temporary and undesirable. Asperger’s isn’t like that. You’ve been Aspergian as long as you can remember, and you’ll be
that way all your life. It’s a way of being, not a disease.” John Elder Robison

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Why Asperger Works?

It is our hope that through our efforts, the Greater Boston area and Southern New Hampshire will become a model of tolerance that will be replicated through the country and will promote adults with AS so that they may be able to live productive lives, fully employed, without fear of discriminatory behavior from employers, fellow employees, and/or the general public.

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Testimonials

Asperger Works is being recognized for your valued commitment to servicing the needs of adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and for providing employment-related services and valued training.

Daniel Rivera

Former Mayor, City of Lawrence, MA

The cause of this organization is so important and they are doing a great job…. Thank you, Asperger Works!

Diana DiZoglio

State Auditor, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

I am supporting Asperger Works. This is a  great organization working for a great cause.

Marcos Devers

Former State Representative, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

On behalf of my family… I really would like to thank them [Asperger Works] for the work they are doing.

Barbara L'Italien

Former State Senator, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Discover Asperger Works!

 

Our mission is twofold – to educate employers about the positive side of hiring people with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) and to help adults with AS lead productive lives through gainful employment.

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