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Since its founding in 2018, Level It Up has been dedicated to transforming the employment landscape for skilled autistic job seekers in Manitoba. Our mission began with a simple but powerful vision: to bridge the significant gap in support and services for autistic adults who had completed training in tech…
Thank you to Helga D Van Iderstine from MLT Aikens Law for the original post. April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day. It’s an opportunity to take a moment to reflect on how to better understand and embrace this form of neurodiversity in the workplace. MLT Aikins Diversity, Equity &…
This is a great post from ONGIG that provides some information on what neurodiversity is...and what it isn't. It also speaks to many different initiatives led by some major corporations promoting and supporting greater neurodiversity in their recruitment and hiring processes. Definitely worth a read! Click here to learn more.
Check out this recent article in the Winnipeg Free Press. It speaks to changes in the job interview process as a result of the pandemic. More and more companies are using virtual or video interviews to screen job candidates. These interviews require a few considerations that include: attention to your…
Rachel Worsley, an Australian living with ASD, has a busy work schedule…. She’s the CEO of Neurodiversity Media, an editor and a neurodiversity advocate. Most of her work can be managed online but she’s finding it harder to manage the social side of things in lockdown as an autistic adult.…
Common barriers to employment experienced by those with ASD The importance of routine Hygiene Getting along with others Asking for help Clear communication strategies Knowing yourself Selling yourself The job interview First impressions do matter The value of a handshake Answering questions concisely and clearly Open ended versus close ended…
The Autism Spectrum is a form of neurodiversity – that is, a variation in how someone perceives and responds to the world around them due to a wide range of factors including differences in brain structure and functioning. With a prevalence of one in 68, it is quite likely you…
Consider a few of the challenges of managing any workforce and workplace: Miscommunication between and among colleagues can lead to lack of productivity and a feeling of disconnection Miscommunication between teams and supervisors can lead to challenges with project completion and meeting client specifications Lighting, ambient sound, proximity of workstations…
Recent events have shown us how life as we know it can change seemingly overnight. We are developing a better understanding and appreciation for the stress this causes us as we adjust to working remotely, being laid off or with increasing work demands. The stress we feel now may be…