How these tech companies are helping autistic talent thrive

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For Brennan Novak, who is autistic and suffers from severe anxiety, finding a workplace that fits his personal needs while allowing him to tap into his talent with technology may sound like a long shot. But thanks to AutonomyWorks, a company devoted to creating job opportunities for people with autism, Novak is not only employed, he’s thriving. 

“I had graduated from high school and was attending a transition program, where I was having a tough time with college and my high anxiety,” Novak says. “I joined one of AutonomyWorks’ job shadows, and the work I did clicked with me and gave me hope of finding a place I belonged.” 

Lee Hafner
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Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio


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