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Specialisterne USA Inc., a charitable not-for-profit 503(c) American organization, focused on building a bridge between neurodivergent job seekers and employers. We support employers to tap into the talents of a neurodiverse workforce and build inclusive organizations through education, training, and advisory.

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Pay for Autistic Labor

Bizarrely, many strangers have messaged me on LinkedIn to ask me to work for free. Writing, speaking, consulting....

History Repeating

Yesterday, a film crew set up around me; I was centre stage. When I’d finished my piece the cameraman, out of respect...

Sensory Tools

If you’re neurodivergent, stim tools can help you manage overwhelm, maintain focus, and bring joy into your workday....

On Wednesday, I Was Disabled

Do you find that some days you just cannot get things done? No matter how much you rush around trying to tick things...

Meters

Autism means I am easily overwhelmed. I often need to reset. Self-care is, therefore, a vital aspect of my daily life,...

Neurokinship

I often meet Autists who dislike themselves. The medicalization of Autism has caused many Autistic people to believe...

Double Empathy Problem

Non-autistic people find it difficult to understand Autistic people, just as Autistic people struggle to understand...

Intersectionality

Like many autists I appear younger than my age, in part because I don’t perform age. I don’t perform age, race or...