Autism Seen As Asset, Not Liability, In Some Jobs

“A New Movement Helps Hone Unique Traits of Disorder into Valuable Skills”

A previous AHEADD blog article discussed Left is Right, a consulting company based in Sweden that exclusively hires individuals with Asperger’s Disorder. Left is Right requires employees who have an ability to complete meticulous and repetitive work; individuals with Asperger’s fit the bill.

Left is Right was seemingly unique… until now. According to a recent MSNBC article, “A quiet movement is growing around the globe to help transform the unique attributes of high-functioning autistic adults into sought-after job skills.” The article profiles Ron Brix, a computer systems developer who credits his Asperger’s for his success. Brix is now on the board of the non-profit organization Aspiritech, whose slogan is: “Software Testing Leveraging the Power of Asperger’s Syndrome.”

AHEADD has always focused on the strengths of individuals with autism spectrum disorders, and is excited that others are also embracing the talents of these unique individuals.

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