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Autism & Work: Inside DDI’s Supported Employment (95% Retention) with Wendy Elsen

Autism & Work: Inside DDI’s Supported Employment (95% Retention) with Wendy Elsen

Update: 2025-10-28
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Clinical psychologist Dr. Michael Romas talks with DDI job development coordinator Wendy Elsen about what supported employment really looks like for autistic adults—vocational profiles, task analysis, job tryouts, employer partnerships, and the critical role of job coaches. Hear real success stories, strategies for reducing anxiety, and why hiring neurodiverse talent makes strong business sense. For families, educators, employers, and self-advocates.


#Autism #Neurodiversity #SupportedEmployment #DisabilityInclusion #InclusiveHiring #AutismEmployment #AutisticAdults #JobCoach #WorkplaceAccommodations #WorkforceInclusion #VocationalRehabilitation #AnxietySupport #JobPlacement #EyeOnAutism #EyeOnAutismPodcast

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Autism & Work: Inside DDI’s Supported Employment (95% Retention) with Wendy Elsen

Autism & Work: Inside DDI’s Supported Employment (95% Retention) with Wendy Elsen

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI)