Lee Burdette Williams is the executive director of the College Autism Network. We had an interesting conversation that covered a few different topics related to supporting autistic people in college and entering the workforce.

You will learn:

• How autistic people and families can prepare for transitions between high school, college, and the workforce
• How to figure out if a prospective employer supports neurodiversity
• Why CBT may not always be a good approach for autistic people
• Plus, learn about Lee’s special interest!

Follow-up Questions:

• What processes do you have to work more effectively, and does your workplace support them?
• What kind of culture does the company you work for have?
• What is one thing you can do to support neurodiverse people at your workplace?

Guest Bio: Lee Burdette Williams is the executive director of the College Autism Network. She is a seasoned student affairs professional with significant leadership experience at a variety of institutions of higher education. Her particular areas of expertise include student neurodiversity and mental health, partnerships with academic affairs, learning communities, retention strategies, student engagement through community activities, and building relationships with external constituents and alumni.

Links:

• College Autism Network
• Disability:IN

Questions? Comments? Feedback? Email me at kevin@workingclassautistic.com