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_______ percent of people with ASD have not been employed in their early 20’s. This is the lowest employment rate for people with disabilities.

32% 42% 50% 73%

Many people find certain jobs, such as paper handling or factory work monotonous, while people with ASD may find it comforting. Why do some people with autism enjoy these lines of work?

They get to talk with others on the job They get to try new things every day They enjoy the repetition They do not like to be challenged mentally or physically

Valerie Herskowitz runs a very well-known chocolate business staffed completely by people with ASD called The Chocolate Spectrum. She believes her business is so successful because…

She lets her employees explore different areas of the job and observes where they excel and where they are most happy. She assigns specific tasks based on where she specifically needs them at the time. She lets her employees eat all the chocolate they want. She recruits only people with autism who are cognitively high.

Why are employers hesitant to hire people with autism?

They are nervous about the possible accommodations they may have to make. Employers believe accommodations come at a high cost. Employers are scared they may not work out and firing someone is complicated. All of the above

Why does an employment gap exist for the autism community?

Transportation issues Corporate Diversity and Inclusion programs focus on minorities but not necessarily people with autism or other disabilities that are not “apparent” Feeling of self-worth All of the above

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