UnTapped

Our second #UnTapped2017 event has come to a close! Thanks again to our panelists, sponsors, ASL interpreters, guests, and @OpenDoorGroup.

Dr. Worling discusses effect of organic food and metals on autism: not changes in autism diagnosis, but in associative issues #UnTapped2017

@AlonaPuehse for employers: ask interviewees what you can do to make them comfortable, don’t just write “equal opportunity” on job posting

Christine Buchanan talks about including options in job posting to request hands-on interviews, Carol Simpson uses “meeting,” not interview

Audience question: how can you make accommodations for individuals with ASD in the early interview stages? #UnTapped2017

@malinee_narang discusses next steps for @SAP Autism At Work program, building pipelines from high school to post-secondary to internships

Now sharing is Christine Buchanan, Program Director at @OpenDoorGroup and recipient of @BCCDA1 award last year #UnTapped2017

Dr. Worling mentions increased creativity and innovative perspectives that individuals with ASD bring to workplaces. #UnTapped2017

@malinee_narang: “How are we going to change our environment to make this person feel included?” #UnTapped2017

Moderator question: what are some of the biggest opportunities available to businesses that include individuals with ASD? #UnTapped2017

To make workplace ASD-inclusive: partner with ASD experts, change recruitment practices to include hands-on workshops, job coaches

Now speaking: @Malinee_Narang, Senior HR Business Partner at @SAP, winner of HSBC D&I award this past April #UnTapped2017

Simpson helps workplaces become ASD-friendly and individuals with ASD work-ready with training for both groups #UnTapped2017

Now speaking is Carol Simpson, founder and CEO of @focus_ps w/ 30+ years in IT, autism advocate with two sons on the spectrum #UnTapped2017

Allison Angus providing an example of a checklist she designed for ASD employees at @canucksautism to improve communication #UnTapped2017

Communication strategies for ASD at work: clear and concise, direct and honest, say and show #UnTapped2017

Like Dr. Worling, Allison Angus discusses the cultural importance we place on eye contact and how individuals with ASD struggle with this

Next panelist is Allison Angus, Project Coordinator with @canucksautism with 10 yrs experience as behavioural interventionist #UnTapped2017

Advice for employers to include ASD: direct feedback, attention to sensory issues, job coaching, ensure occupational fit #UnTapped2017

In a recent study, ASD employees who disclosed to their employer were 3x more likely to keep their job. #UnTapped2017