Autistic post-school employment gaps? Ben Schatzel (Stannum Core Solutions founder, human behaviorist/autism advocate) shares: From therapy roots to tackling the 'service cliff' (2020 workforce pivot), his Spectrum Certified process (universal design visuals, Autism 101 training, skill-matched onboarding) boosts inclusion—phasing subminimum wage (Illinois Dignity in Pay Act) for competitive pay/independence. For autistic young adults listing strengths/weaknesses (score w/ trusted folks for dream roles), parents prepping transitions, or allies reforming labor, this convo's your toolkit—routine resets, trust networks, and 'no man left behind' mindset for ROI (lower turnover/productivity gains).
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro: Ben's Journey to Neurodiverse Hiring
0:59 - Person-Centered Transitions in Employment
2:48 - Communication Feedback Loops for ND
5:30 - Prepare Jobs/Staff for Inclusion
8:35 - Dream Big: Strengths/Weaknesses Audit
11:25 - Policy Disconnects: Subminimum Wage Reform
14:38 - Dignity in Pay Act & Systemic Barriers
17:56 - Autism Unemployment: 10x Higher Reality
20:23 - Healthcare/Independence Challenges
22:17 - Skills for Long-Term Success (Routine/Ask Help)
25:14 - Resources: Voc Rehab/County Boards
28:37 - Where to Find Ben (Site/LinkedIn)
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Navigating autistic employment post-school? Ben Schatzel unpacks inclusion: Decade in therapy/job development led to Stannum Core (Chicago-based, tackling 'service cliff' via Spectrum Certified: Job prep visuals, staff Autism 101, onboarding for manufacturing/tech). From 2020 non-profit pivot to Illinois Dignity in Pay Act (phasing 14c subminimum wage—10x ND unemployment vs. NT), Ben advocates competitive integrated roles (ROI: Retention/productivity up, turnover down). Strategies: Strengths/weaknesses lists (score w/ family/friends for skill-matched jobs—e.g., organization for various industries), routine for independence (ask help networks), social inference training (clear comms vs. ambiguity). For late-dx young adults eyeing careers, parents bridging gaps, or allies pushing reform (healthcare tied to jobs, scams awareness), Ben's 'united victory' mindset flips barriers to belonging. From Adulting with Autism podcast: OT-aligned for executive/sensory differences, transition audits, policy wins.
Links:
@adulting_autism
adultingwithautism.podcast@outlook.com
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