London company Auticon is offering careers in IT and related areas specifically for people with autism.
Auticon is an award-winning IT and compliance consulting business. It only employs people on the autistic spectrum on the grounds that they have unique skills. Clients include blue chip companies like the Allianz Group and Siemens, and the company expands its services to areas where employees show particular strengths.
Job coaches prepare Auticon staff to work with clients, give briefings on corporate culture and, like Kisharon, offer travel training.
Auticon was founded in the knowledge that individuals with autism often have exceptional talents in logic, attention to detail, accuracy and pattern recognition. Many have a strong interest in IT, physics, maths and technology.
An Auticon spokesman says: “Despite being highly intelligent and qualified, many find it difficult to access or maintain mainstream careers. Challenges in social interactions – such as eye and body contact or the interpretation of facial expressions can make it stressful to navigate everyday work interactions.”
For more information, go to: http://auticon.co.uk
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