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Thank you Rubina Ahmed-Haq and CBC/Radio-Canada for the opportunity to discuss some of the benefits of hiring more people on the #autism spectrum. Click below to hear the clip featuring TD and Kinaxis, two of our partners in #neurodiversity. https://www.cbc.ca//15812181-want-diverse-thinking-workfor.

"The pilot brought a group of candidates that most likely would never be interviewed because of our traditional recruiting and screening practices. This experience will impact TD and myself in the future when we consider how we will fill roles in the future." - Jeremy Miller, TD Bank’s Head of Data and Analytics (USA) We are happy to share a TD News Article with our community, published in celebration of International Day of People with Disabilities. Click on the link below ...to learn more about Specialisterne's first project with TD Bank in the US and its impact on those involved. https://newscenter.td.com//international-day-of-people-wit #EmployDifferentThinking #Autism #Neurodiversity #NeurodiversityAtWork

"...Every applicant is different, so I try to leave my pre-existing perceptions and past experiences behind to focus on the person in front of me and learn about what I can do to make them successful and comfortable. Visit our Instagram Photo Journal to learn more about what Julia's does to help foster a comfortable candidate experience: https://www.instagram.com/p/CG5i7HrBQjW/... #neurodiversity #autism #inclusion #EmployDifferentThinking

We are looking forward to joining the Discover Ability Network for a webinar on Thursday, November 26 from 1pm-2pm EST. Join us for a discussion around neurodiversity and employment. If you are interested in attending, please register below by November 25th to receive a Zoom link. We are looking forward to seeing you there!... #autism #neurodiversity #EmployDifferentThinking #webinar #jobseekers #inclusivehiring https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/learn-more-about-neurodiversity

The Au-Some virtual conference by Autism Canada is approaching on Sunday, November 28th. Key speakers such as Dr. Temple Grandin and comedian Michael McCreary will be present. More details can be below. Register for this awesome event as soon as you can. #autism #neurodiversity #inclusion

'The biggest lesson I’ve learned is to not give up hope. When I was applying to Specialisterne, I didn’t expect to get much out of the experience. At that time, I was losing hope because...' Read J's full story, and other stories of those in our community, on our Instagram page! Would you want to share your story with us, and contribute to the conversation around neurodiversity and employment? Email us at [email protected].... #Neurodiversity #Employment #inclusiveHiring #Diversity #EmployDifferentThinking #Recruitment https://www.instagram.com/p/CHvptt5BV1h/

Happy Monday, everyone! Have you been keeping up with the Autism Ontario blog? There are personal stories from people on the spectrum and their families, tips and strategies from professionals, and more interesting content. Below you will find a blog post on 'Michaelism' - his point of view on being on the spectrum.

Leaders should establish a communication style that makes individuals feel welcomed and comfortable. For instance, if a certain individual is not able to contribute to a team conversation, a leader can do one of two things take the time to ask the individual about his or her opinions during the meeting or after the meeting in a one-on-one setting. - David Millar, Canadian Solutions Leader at IBM and Specialisterne Canada Board Member. #autismatwork #neurodiversityatIBM #employdifferentthinking #leadership #autism #neurodiversity

‘By having employees with a different viewpoint and AI that are not afraid to challenge existing ideas with different perspectives, businesses can really benefit.’ - David Millar, Canadian Solutions Leader at IBM and Specialisterne Canada Board Member. To learn about our community members' voices, experiences and stories, visit our Instagram photo journal: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGamc_ABiaw/... #autismatwork #neurodiversityatIBM #employdifferent thinking #leadership #autism #neurodiversity

Ethan Lisi delivers a Ted Talk offering a glimpse into the way he experiences the world. He breaks down misleading stereotypes about #autism and promotes a more inclusive understanding of the spectrum. Thanks for sharing Autism Ontario - Niagara Region Chapter