Past Contest Entries

Young Adults With Autism Find Work In Tech

The job hunt is complicated enough for most high school and college graduates. But for the growing number of young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it is a daunting challenge. The majority of young adults with ASD won’t make it to college and won’t get a job after they graduate. But some employers in Texas are actively recruiting people with ASD, hoping to capitalize on their intense focus and smarts in the burgeoning technology industry.

Place:

No Award

Year:

  • 2013

Category:

  • Consumer/Feature (large)

Affiliation:

KERA

Reporter:

Lauren Silverman

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