Neurodiversity and Entrepreneurship: How Autistic Professionals Can Thrive

In today’s blog, we’re diving into a chapter from the newly released textbook Neurodiversity and Entrepreneurship (Markel et al., 2024). Chapter 6, Neurodiversity-Affirming Entrepreneurship: Improving Work Experiences for Young Adults on the Spectrum by Izuno-Garcia and Págan (2024), explores the unique strengths and challenges that Autistic individuals encounter in the workforce. This chapter highlights how employers, entrepreneurs, and neurodivergent professionals can create inclusive and sustainable work environments that accommodate diverse needs.