11. Employment

11. Employment

Update: 2025-03-18
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Just 1 in 5 autistic people are in employment - the worst rate of any disability group. 

Ashley Jones, Business Analyst for the North East Autism Society shares his experience of being diagnosed autistic, finding employment, supporting employers and helping others find their dream jobs. 

Episode breakdown: 

1:50      Diagnosis

3.55      What does autism mean to you

7:55      Masking

9.28      Barriers to employment

11:00   Reasonable adjustments in the workplace

13.40   Positive disclosure

14:45    Common misconceptions

16:44   How can we make employment better

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11. Employment

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North East Autism Society