careers – AutismWish https://autismwish.org Wishing for Inclusion, Inspiring Change Thu, 22 May 2025 00:42:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://i0.wp.com/autismwish.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-PNG_Shooting-Star-Straight.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 careers – AutismWish https://autismwish.org 32 32 187929047 IRL – The Secret to Inclusive Employment for Autistic Creators with Diane Strand https://autismwish.org/podcast/irl-the-secret-to-inclusive-employment-for-autistic-creators-with-diane-strand/ Fri, 23 May 2025 04:01:00 +0000 https://autismwish.org/?post_type=podcast&p=4527 Read more…]]> What if your child’s passion for art, media, or tech could become a real career? In this episode, we sit down with Diane Strand—founder of a groundbreaking program helping autistic youth and adults land real jobs in the creative industry.

We’re talking jobs that light them up, work environments that get them, and a future full of possibility. We answer:

🔥 How she’s breaking barriers in employment
🎥 Why autistic strengths thrive in creative fields
💡 What YOU can do to set your child up for success

This is the roadmap every autism parent needs—don’t miss it!

Website: jdscreativeacademy.org

]]> 4527 EP 741 – The Harm of “High Functioning” https://autismwish.org/podcast/ep-741-the-harm-of-high-functioning/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:01:00 +0000 https://autismwish.org/?post_type=podcast&p=3990 Today we discuss the unique challenges faced by those of us diagnosed with high-functioning or level 1 autism and why it’s problematic to perceive this category of individuals as requiring fewer supports than are actually needed.

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]]> 3990 EP 608 – Building Career Pathways https://autismwish.org/podcast/608/ Fri, 04 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000 https://autismwish.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2506 Today we discuss the unique challenges autistic individuals face within the workforce and education system.  We share insights as to what your child may experience as well as what they can do to make this transition easier.

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