Recruiting and retaining autistic talent in STEMM

Autistic adults (AA) have the highest unemployment rate relative to other groups, regardless of disability status. Systemic changes are needed to acquire and retain AA in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM). Here, we discuss the unique challenges AA face in STEMM and...

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Published iniScience Vol. 27; no. 3; p. 109080
Main Authors Crabtree, Amber, Caudel, Dave, Pinette, Julia, Vang, Chia, Neikirk, Kit, Kabugi, Kinuthia, Zaganjor, Elma, Hinton, Antentor
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 15.03.2024
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Summary:Autistic adults (AA) have the highest unemployment rate relative to other groups, regardless of disability status. Systemic changes are needed to acquire and retain AA in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM). Here, we discuss the unique challenges AA face in STEMM and possible solutions to overcome them.
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ISSN:2589-0042
2589-0042
DOI:10.1016/j.isci.2024.109080