They aren’t your neurotypical consultants. An IT consultancy that only employs people on the autism spectrum has won a national award
London-based Auticon topped the ‘one to watch’ category at the UK Social Enterprise Awards, held in November. According to the National Autistic Society, only 16 per cent of autistic adults are in full-time paid employment, despite 77 per cent of those who are unemployed wanting to work.
However, Auticon reports a rise in demand for their skills. Launched in 2016, the social enterprise helps adults with autism find work through coaching and linking them with major firms across the country. Staff numbers at…
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