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!
Advisor Richard Rodriguez Recognized by the CEMDPCD Foundation
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)
AWorks Receives $1,000 Grant Donation
“Asperger Works, Inc. (AWorks), a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization, established in 2012, is proud to announce $1,000 grant funding by WeCare365 AFC, a community based program whose goal is to support caregivers and families by empowering them with financial relief serving as an alternative to institutional placement.” more….
FAQ
Do you have some questions about Asperger’s Syndrome or Asperger Works? Take a look at our FAQ page and we may very well have an answer.
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“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
The AWorks Job Marketplace
brought to you by the many Asperger’s/Autism-friendly companies that indicated that they would at least conduct job interviews with those on the Spectrum.
If your company would like to get on the list of supportive employers, please contact us at info@aspergerworks.org.
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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.
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.
The cause of this organization is so important and they are doing a great job…. Thank you, Asperger Works!
I am supporting Asperger Works. This is a great organization working for a great cause.
On behalf of my family… I really would like to thank them [Asperger Works] for the work they are doing.
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.
The cause of this organization is so important and they are doing a great job…. Thank you, Asperger Works!
I am supporting Asperger Works. This is a great organization working for a great cause.
On behalf of my family… I really would like to thank them [Asperger Works] for the work they are doing.
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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