About us

In this section you will find information about the charity, our information service and why we use the words and terms we use.

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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
Workplace benefits of mindfulness

Our guest blogger Mahlia talks about the positive impact of practising mindfulness on her mental health
Learning Disability and Autism awards

We are delighted to be a finalist for the The Great Autism Practice Award
A change in mindset

Mahlia describes her ideal work environment when considering what could go right when starting a new job

I am an autistic person

Look here for guidance on finding and keeping work, from job search through to retirement.
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.
Telling an employer that you are autistic: disclosing

Disclosing (telling others) that you are autistic is a big decision. Even telling your friends is a big decision for some people. You have the choice whether to disclose or not to your employer or prospective employer.
I am an employer or work provider

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

Our mission is to support autistic people to have fulfilling and productive working relationships in inclusive and positive environments. We do this by: Enabling people on the autistic spectrum to find and be successful in suitable work Encouraging providers of work to employ autistic people and recognise the benefits they can bring to the workplace
General resources

Why do we do what we do: the benefits of a neurodiverse workplace, the opportunities and employers' legal duties
The case for employing autistic people
Autism, disability and health

Whether an individual autistic person is also legally disabled will depend on whether that individual’s autism has more than minor or trivial “adverse effect” on their ability to carry out normal day to day activities.
Our team

Biographies and affiliations of our charity board and Steering Group members.
Discrimination and prohibited conduct within the Equality Act 2010

Prohibited conduct within the Equality Act encompasses discrimination, harassment and victimisation.