Most college grads with autism can't find jobs. This group is fixing that. WorldAutismAwarenessDay
April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day, which highlights the need to improve the quality of life for those with autism by sharing the struggle many people on the spectrum face in society — such as getting gainful employment. This 2017 story has been republished to share what one organization is doing to help young professionals with autism find work.
Peter, 29, who declined to give his last name, feels this pain. “It can be difficult to interview, because it’s hard to come off as natural and professional at the same time,” says Peter, who dreams of being an NYC librarian. “I have a degree in library science. I know how the Dewey decimal system works, but it can be hard for me to sell that to an employer.”
While 35% of 18-year-olds with autism go to college, advancing their education actually makes their job prospects worse than if they’d stopped at a high school diploma. Those grads who do land jobs are often settling for part-time, minimum wage positions. But those same traits can be double-edged sword on the job hunt. Integrate member Adam, 24, who also declined to give his last name, admits that being so detail-oriented makes writing cover letters and resumes difficult when applying to accounting firms. “I overthink it, and I keep changing it up. I get anxious about whether it’s saying the right thing,” he said. “So resume-writing and cover letter help is something the Integrate program helps me with.
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