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Join Corey Routh as he explores how autistic employees can advocate for themselves in the workplace and how employers can better support neurodivergent talent.

In this session, Corey draws from his 30+ years of experience as an HR consultant to discuss ADA accommodations, navigating self-disclosure as a neurodivergent worker, and overcoming stigma. He also provides a practical framework for organizations to hire, empower, and retain neurodivergent employees.

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Self-Advocacy for Autistic Workers: ADA & Disclosure by Corey Routh | World Autism Summit | Day 2

Join Dr. John Bruno, co-founder of iSocial, as he discusses the rise of autism identification in adults, the underlying mechanisms, and practical ways for autistic adults to find support.

In this session, Dr. Bruno draws from his expertise as a professional speaker on autism and neurodiversity to explore autism in adults. Due to the gender gap in diagnosis and the dismissal of high-functioning cases, autism identification in adulthood has risen. He describes impaired shared gaze as the root of neurodiversity and how it affects social interactions. Dr. Bruno then covers several resources for autistic adults, including counselors, coaches, and platforms built for neurodiverse users.

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Adult Autism: Identification & Support by Dr. John Bruno | World Autism Summit | Day 2

Join Judy Riley from the University of Connecticut and Stephen DeStefani from Wells Fargo as they discuss their partnership in creating a neuroinclusive employment program and what inclusive employment looks like.

In this session, Judy and Stephen describe the success of their program, which include a 97% retention rate for new hires and significantly better psychological safety metrics. They explain the core elements of inclusive employment, which are: community partnerships for sourcing neurodiverse job seekers, employer education, skill-based hiring, structured onboarding, and employee coaching. They also highlight the importance of internal neuroinclusive programs for employers and offer group workshops at no cost to help them achieve this.

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Wells Fargo & U of Connecticut's Neurodiverse Employee Program | World Autism Summit | Day 2

Join Joseph Riddle as he explores how workplaces can build more inclusive and supporting environments for neurodivergent workers so they can grow into effective leaders.

In this session, Joseph draws from his 10+ years of experience in consulting for large enterprises to outline a practical framework for creating a neuroinclusive workplace. The 3 key components are: formal accommodations, workplace adjustments, and best practices. Many of them come at a low or at no cost to the employer. He also provides tips for working with neurodiverse employees, such as clear and literal communication, writing down all explicit and implicit workplace rules, and offering sensory-supportive options.

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Empowering Neurodivergent Employees by Joseph Riddle | World Autism Summit | Day 2

Join psychologist Marcia Eckerd and a group of panelists as they discuss the unique challenges of autistic females, the strain of social conformity, and how communities can better support these individuals.

In this session hosted by Marcia, female autistic professionals, parents, and advocates draw from their lived experiences and work to explore autism in women. Alongside the misconception of autism as a primarily male condition, girls often face more pressure to be well-behaved ("ladylike"), leading to more frequent masking. The panelists suggest ways for parents and educators to be supportive rather than add mental strain. They include: educating caregivers about sensory differences in autism, not pressuring autistic individuals to conform and mask, and working with their strengths.

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Autism in Women Panel: Misconceptions, Advocacy, & Support | World Autism Summit | Day 2

A Dating App for the Neurodiverse by Vik Aurora | World Autism Summit | Day 2

Join Wayne Mc Rae as he explains how workplaces can create more inclusive practices to recruit and retain neurodivergent employees.

In this session, Wayne draws from his time as Director for Neurodiverse Solutions at CAI to explain the un/underemployment crisis for the autistic population, how organizations can create support structures, how to better include neurodiverse talent in hiring decisions, ways for workplaces to accommodate their needs, and promoting long-term growth.

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Neurodiversity Employment Programs for Inclusivity by Wayne Mc Rae | World Autism Summit | Day 2

Join Mitch Leppicello as he explains the Calm Compass system of understanding autism and how to turn knowledge into action for caregivers.

In this session hosted by Karen Simmons, Mitch draws from his expertise as a clinical social worker to explain his Calm Compass system. It is composed of 4 core elements: distributing accessible resources to schools and families globally, understanding the foundational aspects of autism, co-regulation, and helping caregivers provide better support.

Mitch's framework emphasizes the importance of understanding neurodivergent individuals, offering guidance rather than discipline, and using a strengths-based approach to prevent crises before they occur.

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Autism: From Understanding to Action by Mitch Leppicello | World Autism Summit | Day 2

Join Mary Ann Hughes as she discusses how to navigate divorce as a parent of a neurodiverse child without harming the child's long-term wellbeing or taking any parent out of the child's life.

In this session, Mary draws from her expertise as a divorce coach and experience as a mother of 2 autistic children to explain the added complexities of divorce when a child is neurodivergent. She describes reframing it as a business transaction instead of a highly emotional situation by using RISE: Realize (and Plan), Investigate, Special Needs Consideration, and Embrace. Mary points to the importance of having a comprehensive support network, including not just an attorney, but also a psychologist, coach, consultant, and mediators.

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Parents of Neurodivergent Kids: Navigating Divorce by Mary Ann Hughes | World Autism Summit | Day 2