In this spirit, I would like to put in a plug for employment opportunities for people on the spectrum. So much in being a competitive job seeker has to do with having good social and communication skills and this often means that perfectly good potential employees miss out on an opportunity to contribute to the workforce and to become independent citizens. Work is one thing that helps define how we see ourselves, and provides a sense of pride and control over our own lives. If you are an employer (or anyone in a position to make this great contribution to a healthy and happy society), on World Autism Awareness Day I would ask that you consider this next time a suitable vacancy comes up.
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