Topic pathways · 4 articles

Adult life, jobs & work

Consider interests, skills, environments and access needs together when preparing for work.

Who this is for · Adults preparing for internships, job searches or workplace changes

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Job search and interviews: find a fit and show what you can do
Compare tasks and environments, prepare work examples and discuss interview needs. Practical templates without assuming one career suits all autistic people.
Workplace support: turn a barrier into a practical agreement
Prepare a specific request by describing the task, environment, communication and review; distinguish practical ideas from local legal rights.
When plans change: making the next step clear
Identify what makes a change difficult and use clearer information, alternatives and time to support the next step.
Clearer communication for individuals, families and colleagues
Separate unclear wording, difficulty hearing and processing time; practise clarification, confirmation, pauses and repair.