Autistic and Employed: A Spectrum of Talent

  • The Autistic Lawyer (prefers anonymity) - Solicitor and Author

    Age of Diagnosis: 33

    Favorite Part of the Job: “What I like best about being a lawyer and author is helping lots of different people, in different ways, from all walks of life.”

    Follow the Autistic Lawyer on: Instagram

    Book (and audio book) available on: Amazon (UK) Amazon (US)

  • Dr. Kerry Magro- Professional Speaker, Author, and Autism Consultant

    Age of Diagnosis: 4

    Favorite Part of the Job: “The ability to normalize how we talk about autism while breaking down barriers and changing perceptions one speech at a time.”

    Follow Dr. Kerry on: Website, Facebook, Linked In

  • Megan Mackenzie- Registered Nurse

    Age of Diagnosis: 32

    More to Come!

  • Jodie Chennell- Senior Complaints Manager

    Age of Diagnosis - 7/8 years old (approximate)

    Favourite Part of the Job - “Being able to implement learning as a result of a complaint to make a difference to the experience of future patients is really rewarding.”

    Follow Jodie on: Instagram, Linked In

  • Riley - Safari Experiences Camp Aide - San Diego Zoo Safari Park | RileysZooVentures - Instagram

    Age diagnosed: 2 1/2

    Favorite Part of the Job: “working in the butterfly jungle, using night vision goggles during night time tours, and catching up with guests while they’re at camp.”

    Follow Riley on: Website, Instagram

  • Stephen Gaiber- Trader Joe's Grocery Store Clerk and also known as "The Autistic Travel Guy"

    Age of Diagnosis: 3

    Favorite Part f the Job: “The best part about the job are the people that work there and all the friends I made there.”

    Follow Stephen:

    Stephen’s blog on Blogger.com, Introduction to Stephen's Blog

    YouTube: Autism Live Episode (May 2018),

    YouTube: Autism Live Episode (May 2020),

    Youtube: Autism Live Episode (Apil 2022)

  • Picture of Eileen Lamb

    Eileen Lamb- Author, Photographer, Professional Podcaster

    Follow Eileen on: Instagram, Facebook, Blog, Podcast, Amazon Finds

  • John Frizzell- Film Composer

    Age of Diagnosis: 55

    Diagnosis: ASD Level 1

    Favorite Part of the Job: “Losing myself in music when I’m composing and being a part of projects that move people and change their lives.”

    Follow John on: Instagram , Facebook

  • Anthony Schmidt- Photographer

    Anthony Schmidt- Photographer

    Age of Diagnosis: 7

    Follow Anthony on: Instagram, TikTok, Linked In, Facebook

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