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206 | Neurodiversity at Work | Samantha Craft, Everyday Asperger’s

Episode 206 is live! This week, we talk with Samantha Craft in Washington State. Samantha is the author of a book and website, both called Everyday Asperger’s. She is also the Founder of Spectrum Suite, an organization that celebrates neurodiversity through education.

Please note: This episode was recorded before the COVID pandemic began.

On today’s episode, Samantha shares:

  • What the term neurodiversity means
  • What we can do to make our workplaces more inclusive to neurodiverse employees
  • Whether or not you should share your neurodiversity with your employer

Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

To learn more about Samantha’s work, check out her website at https://everydayaspergers.com/.

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174 | Neurodiversity at Work | Steve Allen, Colorado Vocational Rehabilitation, Denver, CO

Episode 174 is live! This week, we talk with Steve Allen in Denver, CO.

Steve works at Colorado’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation where he helps job seekers navigate the job search process. Over the past ten years, he has identified many best practices for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and has helped with job placements ranging from retail stores to the high-tech industry.

On today’s episode, Steve shares:

  • What the term neurodiversity means
  • The biggest challenges faced by neurodiverse job seekers
  • When we should disclose that we’re neurodiverse (if at all)
  • Tips for those looking for a job, and how to help if you’re a loved one

Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

To learn more about Steve’s work, visit his website at https://www.colorado.gov/dvr. You can also follow him on Twitter at @seallen21. And, you can find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-allen-6467417/.

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172 | Neurodiversity & Autism | Dr. Heidi Stieglitz Ham, CEO, Spectrum Fusion, Houston, TX

Episode 172 is live! This week, we talk with Dr. Heidi Stieglitz Ham in Houston, TX.

Heidi is the CEO and Founder of Spectrum Fusion, a charitable organization dedicated to improving the possibilities of those with autism. She also collaborates with the Baker Institute School of Social Science and the Jones Business School at Rice University.

On today’s episode, Heidi shares:

  • What is meant by the term “neurodiversity”
  • The biggest job seeking challenge professionals on the autism spectrum face
  • How parents can help their adult children who are looking for a job
  • Where to get support for autism and job searching
  • The strengths those with autism bring to the workplace

Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

To learn more about Heidi’s work, visit her website at www.spectrumfusion.org. You can also follow her on Twitter at @Spectrum_Fusion.

Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to help me out. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts! When you subscribe, it helps to make the show easier for other listeners to find — and to get great job search advice!