Episode 112: A Successful Path to Employment - Innovative Supports for Autistic Workers Project

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For more information, transcripts, and resources visit: https://adalive.org/episodes/episode-112/ Some autistic adults have difficulties in finding employment opportunities that match their interests, gifts, and talents. Many autistic adults are unemployed or underemployed. Autistic adults and youth also experience barriers to completing postsecondary education and training opportunities, accessing healthcare, and enjoying an equitable quality of life. In this informative discussion, discover resources and supports available for autistics looking for employment and employers looking to hire these valuable employees. Our guest for this episode is Bev Harp, an autistic and the Principal Investigator of the Innovative Supports for Autistic Workers (ISAW) Project at the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute, and Bev’s assistant, Squawkers McCaw.