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

Job Coach Cafe

We've set up a new discussion forum on LinkedIn for front line Job Coaches to share best practice. Grab a virtual coffee and join us! Read more
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

Blogs

Autism and underemployment

Underemployment - working in a role below the level of qualifications or skills - is common for autistic people. Rachel describes how this came about for her. Read more
Back to the (hybrid) office

Mahlia talks about the impact that the pandemic has had on her relationship with work and how the ongoing transitions in working arrangements continue to affect her Read more
Work and status

Charlotte discusses the link between labels, status, worth and wellbeing. She asks for respect, whatever the role 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