In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Herag Haleblian and Jessica Lee of The Spectrum Works.

Herag and Jessica are both business consultants in Southern California who are active in the autism community. Together, they leverage their contacts in the business world to operate The Spectrum Works, a nonprofit organization that works with corporations to place individuals on the autism spectrum in white-collar, corporate jobs. In this episode, Herag and Jessica describe the business model of The Spectrum Works, give their insight to the tremendous benefits for corporations for hiring individuals on the spectrum, and share their outlook for individuals on the spectrum seeking employment opportunities of all kinds.

For more about The Spectrum Works: https://www.thespectrumworks.org/

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