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Creating a more neurodiverse workplace
Employment
11 January 2021
Our former Autism Exchange intern Rachel, talks about her internship with the Civil Service
Searching for jobs during COVID-19
Employment
21 October 2020
Our former Employ Autism intern Alina explains the ups and downs of job hunting virtually during COVID-19.
Supporting autistic colleagues back into physical workspaces
Employment
21 September 2020
Autistic staff members may need extra support returning to physical workplaces after many months working at home. Our latest blog gives employers expert advice on how to provide this.
Interning during lockdown
Employment
15 July 2020
Alina talks about her experience of taking part in an internship during lockdown. The five-month placement with media agency m/Six was offered through our Autism Exchange programme.
A day in the life of an Autism Exchange internship
Employment
26 June 2020
Read about Henry's three-month placement at Nest, which he was offered through our Autism Exchange programme. The programme offers autistic young people the chance to experience the workplace in an autism-friendly environment.
To declare or not to declare
Youth participation
26 June 2015
Job hunting is never easy.
Starting a new job when you’re on the spectrum
Youth participation
4 September 2015
If you're preparing to start your first job or begin a new one, here is some advice from a fellow job-seeker with autism.
My internship with Autism Exchange
Youth participation
16 November 2017
Amy Walker talks about her experience at the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
Navigating the different rules of the workplace
Employment
8 April 2019
For the second week of World Autism Awareness Month we're focusing on employment.
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Mate crime
Youth participation
Tuesday 17 November 2015
What I wish I knew about making friends
Youth participation, Stories
Sunday 26 July 2015
10 autism-friendly outdoor activities
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Thursday 01 August 2019
How to change health services
Youth participation, Projects
Wednesday 19 July 2017
Explaining racism to children and young people with autism
Awareness
Tuesday 30 June 2020
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