Some 50,000 people with autism enter adulthood each year in the United States. They have a developmental brain disorder that affects social and communication skills, and they often struggle to understand other people’s thoughts and motivations.
Technology has helped open doors for people with autism, from AI apps democratizing education, to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Strategies providing new forms of expression. However, opportunities for autistic adults to work in the tech industry are lacking.