I support autistic people seeking employment

A series of resources have been developed aimed at helping autistic people in choosing the right career/job, securing and maintaining employment. These include practical tools for the autistic person and prospective employers.

What is autism?

This section helps to build a better understanding of autism. A range of resources have been developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals that clearly explain what autism is and how it affects autistic people’s interaction with the world around them.

Autism Understanding & Accepting Scheme

If your organisation would like to register to become an ‘Autism Understanding & Accepting’ organisation and receive a personalised organisation / service certificate, please click here.

Exploring Employment Resource Booklet

This employment resource booklet for Autistic people provides practical information and signposts to useful employment resources. The booklet supplements the information provided at our Exploring Employment event.

Exploring Employment Event 2021

This section includes recordings of all workshops from our virtual employment event called ‘Exploring Employment: How to find and keep the job or career that’s right for you’. The event is for Autistic people of working age.

Employment Symposium Webinar 2020

This section includes recordings of workshops from our virtual employment symposium webinar. The symposium is aimed at employers, supported employment providers, and key employment staff.

Autism: a guide for those who support adults following a diagnosis

This guide was developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals.  It is aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills, and understanding of autism for those who support autistic adults.

Employment resources for individuals

A series of resources have been developed aimed at choosing the right career/job, securing and maintaining employment.   These include practical tools for the autistic person.

Work based learning training provider resources

A series of resources have been developed aimed at WBL providers to gain greater skills, knowledge and understanding of autism and how to support autistic learners more effectively.

Further resources

This section includes resources and contacts that you may find useful.