Autism On Shift
We talk to other autistic folks about their work and careers. We aim to show the world what we're capable of and, ultimately, to change the employment landscape for autistic people.
Episodes
This week, Sarah Herrero from Bach Prep Tutors explains how autism makes her an effective tutor. We also talk about her journey to becoming self-employed and how she has become a successful entrepreneur.
Clara takes us on a journey of discovery. She finds all the pieces she needs to get to her dream job of translating dog training materials into her native language, Spanish, making information accessible to Spanish speakers.
Erin loves her job as she manages her company’s look and feel. Her boss and coworker are autistic, too, so we get a good look at how different (and nice) that environment can be.
Tink re-imagines how we access support services. And she does it with flair and an army behind her! You can find her website for AUsome Supports here: ausomesupports.com.au and her Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/AUsomeSupports/
Marina McAdam tells us about the exciting life of a divorce coach and how she found herself doing it. She has a unique set of skills that make her great at it. She also teaches us about the importance of balance in life.
You can find her at https://www.marinamcadam.com/ and her Facebook group is here.
We have a great time with Elise, who saves animals with numbers! We love it when our guests can mix their special interests and passions together at work.
Kim tells us about her journey to discovering what work works and what work doesn’t. And what it’s like spending 10 years in management at Microsoft.
Barb shares her excitement for chemistry with us. How she dealt with the sensory experience of a forensics lab and how she’s using her skills now.
We have a blast learning about Andrea’s job as a Project Manager and her journey to becoming one. She outlines some amazing accommodation requests and leaves us with some great advice.
Transcript
Today we are talking to Andrea. Andrea is an IT Project Manager. And we are looking forward to chatting with her about her job...
We were wowed by the wisdom and wit of the wonderful Julian. He tells us about running his business and the autistic strengths that got him there.
Adam and Thora goof off while apologizing for not having a full episode today. A quick peek into what being a guest is like and a request for you to join us on the show.
Transcript
Hey everyone welcome. Hi there! To Autism On Shift I’m Thora. Interrupting Adam. Moo.
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So today is a little different. We unfortuna...
Chris Bradburn gives us the inside scoop into England’s film industry. He’s got great achievements and even greater goals. You can find his work at his website here and his YouTube Channel here.
This week Scott has us laughing with his adventures as an IT Specialist for a government agency. It’s hard work, but Scott’s up to the task! He lets us in on his experience having ADHD, as well.
This week we talk to ourselves! Thora discusses her role as an employment consultant helping the autistic community and how fun she finds job hunting. We are actively seeking guests! Please click here and fill out the quick form at the top of the page to be on the show.
This is part 2 of our chat with Will where he tells us about starting his community interest company (CIC), an amazing organization to benefit people with hidden disabilities and help them transfer into independent work. Be sure to catch the part 1 by listening to the episode titled Carpenter.
Also, check out the organizations we talk about, Atypical Support CIC and The Bank, Chopwe...
We have a great time with Will while he discusses his love for carpentry, how he got into doing it, and who’s helped him along the way.
His amazing work can be found at www.ir8bespoke.com, his Facebook and YouTube.
Carly’s official title is Tasting Bar Associate and she explains the exciting world of wine pairings and talks about how she manages her needs in a customer facing role. Writing is Carly’s passion and we learn about how it has gotten her through the pandemic.
Kelly works hard at an Environmental Institute for a university. She shares the experiences of her work, her diagnosis and her amazing Mind Palace!
We learn lots about how US National Cemeteries function and how Chucky works hard to make it all come together.
We get to learn about designing users’ digital experiences from artist and speaker, Christoph Foulger. He has big dreams and even bigger accomplishments!
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