Resources about autism

The NHS has information about autism and its diagnosis
Let the fingers do the talking - a video featuring non-speaking autistic adults
The Open University run a free course - Understanding Autism. You can start it at any time and it takes approximately 24 hours to complete.

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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!
Andy - Incorporated Engineer

Diasgnosed as an adult, Andy has just set up her own business after over 20 years in the industry.
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.
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

Reports and publications

Third party reports and publications on autism, disability and the law in relation to employment.
Employment law and workplace rights

The Equality Act 2010 protects people from discrimination in the workplace. The section contains guidance on the law and where jobseekers, employees and employers can seek advice.
Vacancy listings

Job opportunities are advertised in many places - you may have to look in many different places to find vacancies which suit your skills and which you are interested in. We list a few here.
Benefits and advice on looking for work

This section contains a link to a benefits calculator to check if you qualify for financial support as well as links to information about specific benefits. There are organisations which can help with advice on benefits and looking for work.
Health and wellbeing

It is important to look after yourself and stay healthy whether or not you are in work. This section links to advice on becoming and staying well. If you are unwell you should consider whether you should seek advice from your doctor or NHS 111. If you are in urgent need of help, call the emergency services on 999 or contact The Samaritans on 116 123 or email them at [email protected]
Organisations offering legal support

The organisations in this list may be able to offer you free legal advice or support with issues about employment.

I am an autistic person

Look here for guidance on finding and keeping work, from job search through to retirement.
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.
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.
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.
Discrimination and prohibited conduct within the Equality Act 2010

Prohibited conduct within the Equality Act encompasses discrimination, harassment and victimisation.
I am an employer or work provider

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

It is good practice for a company to ask if you need any adjustments for an interview or other assessment process, but even if they don't, you can still ask for them.
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
The Equality Act 2010 and employment

Employers have a range of legal duties towards their autistic employees. These legal duties can be found in the Equality Act 2010. This information is not intended to be a comprehensive overview of how the Equality Act 2010 works in the role of employment. Rather, it looks specifically at how the rights and duties stated in the Equality Act 2010 apply to autistic employees, job applicants, their workplaces and employers.