http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=109394
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A leading New Zealand hospitality provider has joined forces with autism spectrum information specialists Altogether Autism to find prospective staff for two of its Wellington hotels.
The initiative is part of a worldwide movement aimed at getting jobs for people with autism, often seen as an under-utilised human resource, who would otherwise struggle to find employment.
Altogether Autism national manager Catherine Trezona says employers are increasingly seeing the value in employing autistic talent because of autistic people’s neurodiversity, loyalty and attention to detail.
In partnership with Specialisterne Australia, Altogether Autism will run an Autistic Talent Search seeking expressions of interest from autistic individuals looking for a career in the hospitality industry.
We’re particularly interested in individuals who live in Wellington or within a commutable distance to Wellington or who would be willing to relocate to the capital.”
The jobs they particularly wanted to fill were as room attendants, food and beverage attendants, receptionists, concierges and chefs.
The expressions of interest material is on the Altogether Autism website.
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DSM 5: Autism Spectrum Disorder, DSM IV: Aspergers Moderate Severity
“My autism is not a superpower. It also isn’t some kind of god-forsaken, endless fountain of suffering inflicted on my family. It’s just part of who I am as a person”. - Sara Luterman
14 May 2018, 12:17 am
