His workers with high-functioning autism, he says, tend to be aces at catching errors — and they enjoy the repetition. "I tell my guys as we start in the morning, 'We do the same thing the same ...

At KeyBank, workers with autism tend to excel at repetitive tasks and they’re detail-oriented, O’Boyle said. They’re fantastic at detecting money-laundering patterns, for example.

Some employers are seeking out workers with autism in hopes that they will bring diverse thinking and problem-solving skills to the workplace. By Reuters UPDATED: January 10, 2019 at 6:03 AM EST ...

Roughly 40 percent of young adults with autism spectrum disorder aren't finding jobs. But some employers are now recruiting adults on the spectrum as an untapped talent pool of focused workers.

Workers with autism can also optimize their workspaces; for instance, Johnson can better cope with sensory issues at home. “I’m sensitive to light,” Johnson said.

In May 2017, the Autism Alliance connected him with an opportunity to put his computer skills to work at Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, the company's financial services arm.

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An Office Designed for Workers With Autism. By SUSAN DOMINUS FEB. 21, 2019. What happens when people who have trouble fitting into a traditional workplace get one designed just for them?

Nicolle Orozco Forero is one of the thousands of immigrant women who provide child care for American children, and one of the few who cares for children with disabilities. Now she and her seriously ...

As the population of people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder keeps growing, so does the number of people with that diagnosis who aren't finding employment. Though many young adults on the ...

Workers with autism can also optimize their workspaces; for instance, Johnson can better cope with sensory issues at home. “I’m sensitive to light,” Johnson said.