by Ludmila Praslova, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP | May 30, 2023 | Blog
Creating organizations that truly welcome autistic employees requires an understanding of autism that goes beyond the outdated medical model. It involves recognizing Autism not just as a difference in neural wiring, but also as a culture, a unique way of experiencing...
by Jaime A. Heidel | May 26, 2023 | Blog
I’ve existed as an autistic person in a neurotypical world for over four decades, and it took me well into my third to discover that many neurotypical people view genuine, literal requests for information as an attempt to dodge responsibility, show someone up, or make...
by Jaime A. Heidel | May 15, 2023 | Blog
Trigger warning: Food, eating, and eating disorders. For many people, regardless of neurotype, food is a sensitive issue. That’s why I’d like to start this article by saying I’ll be mentioning food, social eating, and eating disorders for those who would rather skip...
by Specialisterne | May 12, 2023 | In the News
Season 2, Episode 4 – The Importance of Recognizing & Valuing Neurodiversity But First, People Kamela Forbes Interviews Diana Mirakaj-Finnerty, VP and Head of US for Specialisterne “Don’t miss this episode of But First, People! Join Kamela Forbes...
by Jaime A. Heidel | May 10, 2023 | Blog
As you know, when an autistic person gets on a subject, we get on a subject! When I wrote my first article for Specialisterne on the trauma of suddenly being fired, I wasn’t planning on turning this topic into a series of sorts, but here we are. The good news is, this...
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