Employment Autism

We're here to support autistic people into sustainable and fulfilling employment

I am an autistic person

Look here for guidance on finding and keeping work, from job search through to retirement.

I am an employer or work provider

Look here for information on how to recruit, manage and support an autistic or neurodiverse person

General resources

Why do we do what we do: the benefits of a neurodiverse workplace, the opportunities and employers' legal duties

News and updates

Journal special edition

The journal Advances in Autism has published a special edition focusing on employment with a contribution to the guest editorial from two of Employment Autism's team Read more
Learning Disability and Autism awards

We are delighted to be a finalist for the The Great Autism Practice Award Read more
Flexible working from day one

The government has announced plans to allow employees to request flexible working from their first day at work. Good news for everyone, and will reduce the need to ask for reasonable adjustments! Read more

Blogs

Tips on being a self-employed autistic

Our guest blogger and artist Mahlia enjoys being self-employed, here she gives her tips for success. Read more
Masking and camouflaging

‘All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players’. So goes the much-loved Shakespeare line, but at what point do we shed the role and be our authentic selves? Read more
Workplace benefits of mindfulness

Our guest blogger Mahlia talks about the positive impact of practising mindfulness on her mental health Read more

Appeals

Team EA Virtual London Marathon 2021

We did it!!! We walked in greater Manchester, Leicestershire and north London. We all completed the full 26.2 miles. Please support our achievements by donating to EA. Read more
Donate

We are very grateful for your support which will go directly to helping us improve our services. Read more