The resources below were taken from a previous ARI initiative focusing on employment for individuals with autism. Although that initiative has concluded, we have collected some of the most relevant information and made it available on this page.
The following links may be useful to autistic people who are ready to begin a job search or start navigating a transition to adulthood. We do not necessarily endorse the organizations or views represented here. They are provided strictly as resources that may be useful to some autistic individuals:
- Temple Grandin: The world needs all kinds of minds (TED Talk)
- Speciali Sterne Foundation – works to provide employment for people diagnosed with ASD
- Life Journey Through Autism: A Guide For Transition to Adulthood
- Project search
- Networking: A Consumer Guide to an Effective Job Search
- Road to Self-Sufficiency: A Guide to Entrepreneurship for Youth with Disabilities
- Find your local SBA office and other local resources
- Real People, Real Jobs
- (One-Stop) Career Centers (Also Known As American Jobs Centers)
- Disclosure Decisions Worksheet
- Starting with Me: A Guide to Person-Centered Planning for Job Seekers
- Employability/Life Skills Assessment
- Ticket to Work
- One-Stop Centers: A Guide for Job Seekers with Disabilities
- The Autism Full Employment Act: The Next Stage of Jobs for Adults with Autism, ADHD, and Other Learning and Mental Health Differences
For a look at the research surrounding employment and career paths for individuals with autism, please view our Career-Related Research page. You can also visit the following organizations for more autism-related career resources or support.
Healthcare Equity and Access Concerns in Autism
Free webinar at 1 p.m. Eastern time (US), Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Tune in for a discussion on how to achieve healthcare equity for all persons, including those with autism spectrum disorder and
Treating Autism and Related Conditions in Adults
1 pm Eastern time, Wednesday, February 26, 2025 ARI board member Robert Hendren, DO, discusses approaches for appropriately supporting symptoms of Autism and related conditions in adults. The
Perspective: Adult sibling with profound ASD
1 pm Eastern time, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Join us for a sibling perspective as Mojdeh Mostafavi, MD shares her journey as a legal guardian, caregiver, and advocate for a loved one
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