Patty Pacelli's guest appearances

Patty Pacelli

Joyriding In Autismland: Autism Podcast with Kid Gigawatt

Gary Vaynerchuk

Chris Brogan

Temple Grandin

Kate Winslet

Matt Brown

Andrew Solomon

Jessica Kupferman

Jennifer McIlwee Myers

James Ball

Kyle Crawford

Julie Cole

Rachel See

Tim Villegas

Eric Tivers

Margret Ericsdottir

OwlTail

Today I'm excited to speak to author Patty Pacelli, whose young adult son has autism. She advocates for people on the spectrum to achieve their career dreams and contribute their exceptional talents to the workforce, and has just written a book entitled Six Word Lessons for Autism Friendly Workplaces. We chat about preparing younger kiddos for the workforce, what makes some people with autism fantastic hires, some of the best and worst jobs for people with autism, and about helpful work accommodations.  In case you're thinking about picking up the book here's a chapter summary1.  The Need for Autism Friendly Workplaces2.  Career Preparation for Parents and Children3.  How to Find the Best Jobs4.  ADA Laws and Rules for Work5.  Best Interview Practices for the Employer6.  Interview Tips for People with Autism7.  Reasonable Accommodations for Employers to Offer8.  Accommodations that can Help Autistic Employees9.  Benefits of Hiring People with Autism10. Be Aware of Unique Autistic Traits11. Social Expectations for Workers with Autism And here are Patty's deets: Website: http://www.growingupautistic.comBook: http://www.growingupautistic.com/six-word-lessons-for-autism-friendly-workplaces.htmlFast Company article: http://www.fastcompany.com/3028536/leadership-now/how-to-build-an-autism-friendly-workplaceEntrepreneur article: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/233281 Kelley

Today I'm excited to speak to author Patty Pacelli, whose young adult son has autism. She advocates for people on the spectrum to achieve their career dreams and contribute their exceptional talents to the workforce, and has just written a book entitled Six Word Lessons for Autism Friendly Workplaces. We chat about preparing younger kiddos for the workforce, what makes some people with autism fantastic hires, some of the best and worst jobs for people with autism, and about helpful work accommodations. In case you're thinking about picking up the book here's a chapter summary1.  The Need for Autism Friendly Workplaces2.  Career Preparation for Parents and Children3.  How to Find the Best Jobs4.  ADA Laws and Rules for Work5.  Best Interview Practices for the Employer6.  Interview Tips for People with Autism7.  Reasonable Accommodations for Employers to Offer8.  Accommodations that can Help Autistic Employees9.  Benefits of Hiring People with Autism10. Be Aware of Unique Autistic Traits11. Social Expectations for Workers with Autism And here are Patty's deets: Website: <a href="http://www.growingupautistic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.growingupautistic.com</a>Book: <a href="http://www.growingupautistic.com/six-word-lessons-for-autism-friendly-workplaces.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.growingupautistic.com/six-word-lessons-for-autism-friendly-workplaces.html</a>Fast Company article: <a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/3028536/leadership-now/how-to-build-an-autism-friendly-workplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.fastcompany.com/3028536/leadership-now/how-to-build-an-autism-friendly-workplace</a>Entrepreneur article: <a href="http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/233281" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/233281</a> Kelley

32 Patty Pacelli | On preparing younger kiddos for the workforce, what makes some people with autism fantastic hires, some of the best and worst jobs for people with autism, and about helpful work accommodations. 