Guest Q&A on Autism & Employability

Lauren was diagnosed with autism 2 years ago at the age of 27 years. Lauren has recently developed Oddities, a social enterprise which creates a financially sustainable model to support autistic people to access work. Lauren is passionate about making a space for the under-utilised skills of autistic people in the UK. Over the past year Lauren has been working on her own personal development and employment skills and is a firm believer in meeting people where they are and the power of a growth mindset. She is also a charity shop fiend and lifelong member of the third sector.

You can find out more about Lauren by visiting her social media pages:

Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn | Website


Useful Resources 

Fair Start Scotland
People Plus
Access to Work
Exceptional Individuals
Autism Initiatives
Theatre Nemo - Mental Health
Loop Theatre - Learning disability
Project Ability
Report on workplace adjustments
List of potential adjustments