Autism at Work

Overview

In the spring of 2018, the Yang-Tan Institute partnered with five multi-national companies to the design and implement within each organization engaged-learning internships. Created as 14-week for-credit experiences for Cornell ILR School undergraduates, these internships focused on workplace neurodiversity inclusiveness.

Students worked in the companies to support applicant recruitment, screening, supervisor training, and working effectively with higher education institutions. Students also worked on other special initiatives focused on identifying applicants and integrating employees with Autism into the business. Eight students have participated to date in these internships to date and we plan to expand the number of companies and students participating in spring 2019.