Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work

How Do I Keep a Job?

January 30, 2024 Meristem's Transformative Autism Program Season 1 Episode 7
How Do I Keep a Job?
Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work
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Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work
How Do I Keep a Job?
Jan 30, 2024 Season 1 Episode 7
Meristem's Transformative Autism Program

In this episode, Erin and Harry discuss what’s important to keep a job and what to expect in one of your first work experiences. Based on experiences in internships in the Transformative Autism Program, Erin and Harry offer tips like:

  • be prepared and open for feedback, and consider asking for it each week from your manager
  • practice communicating about your schedule, asking for time off, and other common scenarios 
  • advice for employers to streamline communication with neurodiverse employees
  • how to be in it for the long haul

Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and tapautism.org

Show Notes

In this episode, Erin and Harry discuss what’s important to keep a job and what to expect in one of your first work experiences. Based on experiences in internships in the Transformative Autism Program, Erin and Harry offer tips like:

  • be prepared and open for feedback, and consider asking for it each week from your manager
  • practice communicating about your schedule, asking for time off, and other common scenarios 
  • advice for employers to streamline communication with neurodiverse employees
  • how to be in it for the long haul

Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and tapautism.org