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The rise of job centres for neurodivergent people Increasingly, specialised employment agencies are drawing attention to the benefits of conditions such as autism Economics Good Business Lifestyle Society
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Beautiful minds: uncovering the hidden talents in neurodiversity Rather than simply accepting people with neurodiverse conditions like autism or dyslexia, what if we recognised their hidden talents? Four n... Body & Mind Society
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Supermarket introduces ‘quieter hour’ for autistic shoppers Overwhelming noise, lights and information are common barriers to autistic people feeling comfortable in shops. One UK chain is taking actio... Society UK
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In need of talented, neurodiverse workers? Employ more autistic people They aren’t your neurotypical consultants. An IT consultancy that only employs people on the autism spectrum has won a national award Social Enterprise Society
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Not your neurotypical consultant: demand for autistic tech experts surges Autistic adults often experience difficulty in finding work, but IT consultancy and social enterprise Auticon reports a rise in demand for t... Economics

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