Advice and Resources

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5 Strengths of Autism in QA Testing

auticon Delivery Manager Sabina Durral highlights five key strengths of autism in QA testing—along with the crucial importance of providing an inclusive environment and the necessary supports for each employee.

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Exploring the Benefits of ChatGPT for Data Professionals

Learn several ways that data professionals can use the ChatGPT, an AI-powered language model developed by OpenAI.

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5 Tips for Mentoring Autistic Employees

During National Mentoring Month, we're highlighting successful approaches to mentoring autistic colleagues.

Before and After auticon: Will’s Story

Will, a QA analyst at auticon US, shares his struggles with employment before he found auticon--and how much his career and life have improved in his five years with the...

Autistic Women in STEM: Q&A with Brooke Talcott

In part two of our Q&A series, auticon Data Engineer Brooke Talcott shares her path to a career in technology and her advice for other autistic women in tech.

Autistic Women in STEM: Q&A with Kayla Aitken

On National STEM Day, we're celebrating autistic women in STEM. auticon Deployment Project Manager Kayla Aitken shares her career path and advice in this Q&A.

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Workplace Accommodations: Taking an Equity Approach

In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we discuss workplace accommodations and share how all workplaces can take simple steps to be more inclusive.

Can an autistic labour force close the tech-talent gap?

Being a tech company used to mean that the company was involved in either the development or the manufacturing of technology. But today, technology has become essential for every business...

Is it difficult to communicate with autistic professionals? Bpifrance answers

“Although working with this type of profile sometimes requires special supervision and greater precision in expressing our needs, it is an asset in the long term, as it also enables...

New report by Deloitte Canada and auticon Canada finds employment barriers, lack of workplace support for autistic community

The report ‘Embracing neurodiversity at work’, finds almost half of employees with autism don’t feel comfortable disclosing neurodiversity to employers TORONTO (March 30, 2022): According to a recent report by Deloitte...