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[quote=Anonymous]This idea -- providing more access to employment in specific fields like tech that are thought to be a good match with skills or behaviors that are thought to be more prevalent in the autism community -- is not new.  The Danes have pioneered it.  This tech-professional and father to a son with autism founded a Danish NGO called Specialisterne almost 10 years ago.  This organization has developed an extensive network of programs globally to provide people with autism a chance to explore employment opportunities and develop appropriate skills and job opportunities.  A number of large companies are involved.  I don't know the program personally, but have read or seen many news stories about it over the years.

http://specialisternefoundation.com/about/thorkils-story/
http://specialisternefoundation.com

They even have some programs in the US: 
http://specialisternefoundation.com/usa-pre-employment-program/

But these US programs are not as highly developed yet as those in Europe.

FWIW, if you look at the link posted by the OP, the person listed as the CEO and Founder -- Oliver Thornton -- describes himself as being diagnosed with Asperger's at age 2 and having a brother diagnosed with autism.

You can argue about whether this group has the appropriate model and experience to develop this idea, but at least they don't seem to be a bunch of people unaware about autism as some PPs suggest.    [/quote]

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