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Less than 4 weeks to go to the #conference on July 25th: Autism and employment, Identifying and removing barriers. Run in partnership with @CareTradeUK and @LSBU. Register free at: eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-and-e…
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Our mission is to support autistic people to have fulfilling and productive working relationships in inclusive and positive environments.
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"I wish there was more awareness that competence and struggle can coexist - someone might be performing really well while privately dealing with intense anxiety or burnout." Read Lauren's full blog: employmentautism.org.uk/the-hidden-cos…
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employmentautism.org.uk The hidden cost of “high functioning” at work - Employment Autism When I worked as a consultant, there were multiple occasions where I told colleagues—including senior ones—that I was struggling. I wasn’t vague or hinting; I was quite direct. I said I was finding... How do you assess the size of a task? For Lauren it's about the energy it'll take to complete, not the time. Read her tips for managing energy here: employmentautism.org.uk/managing-energ…
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employmentautism.org.uk Managing energy not time - how I organise my work week - Employment Autism One of the most helpful things I’ve learned in the last few years is this: it’s not about managing my time. It’s about managing my energy. As an autistic person, my energy levels don’t follow a... Our conference this year on 8th July is aimed at the #hospitality sector. Join us to learn more about creating a neuroinclusive workplace - future proofing your recruitment and retention. Hear from practitioners and experts, and participate in our 'reverse jobs fair'.
“You seemed so calm. If only they knew!"
Lauren relates the prolonged stress, both before and after, that goes into a short, polished talk. Read her blog at: employmentautism.org.uk/ten-minutes-on…
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Lauren relates the prolonged stress, both before and after, that goes into a short, polished talk. Read her blog at: employmentautism.org.uk/ten-minutes-on…
#inclusion
#neurodivergence
#OpportunityInWork
employmentautism.org.uk Ten minutes on stage - ten days unsettled - Employment Autism My manager—who is also neurodivergent—and I were recently talking about presentations, and how different they feel depending on which side of them you’re on. If you’re watching, all you see is a...