Empowering Neurodivergent Job Seekers | Inclusive Hiring with Nancy Wells of AbleTalks

In this episode of Creating Communities for Neurodivergent People, I sit down with Nancy Wells, Licensed Professional Counselor and founder/CEO of AbleTalks, Inc., to discuss effective strategies that help autistic and neurodivergent adults thrive in employment.

We explore how neurodivergent job seekers can succeed through video job applications, soft skills development, tailored job placements, and strength-based career planning. Nancy also shares insights on building confidence, improving workplace communication, and creating inclusive opportunities that allow neurodivergent individuals to become experts in their own lives.

This conversation highlights the importance of mentoring, self-advocacy, and community-based employment programs—plus upcoming initiatives AbleTalks is developing to support neurodivergent workers and future leaders.

Topics we discuss in this episode:

I. Empowering Neurodivergent Job Seekers

II. Thinking “Career,” Not Just “Job”

III. Identifying & Using Soft Skills for Neurodivergent Employment

IV. Neurodivergent Hiring Success Story

V. Neurodivergent Leadership & Communication

VI. Tailored Job Placement for Autistic Individuals

VII. Peer Mentoring & Self-Advocacy

VIII. Inclusive Workplace & Employment Initiatives

IX. Disability-Focused Video Job Applications

X. Neurodivergent Career Coaching Retreat

Who is Nancy Wells?

Nancy Wells is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the founder/CEO of AbleTalks.org, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to take ownership of their lives and careers. She is a passionate advocate for inclusive employment, inspired in part by her experience as a parent of two autistic daughters.

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