Autistic workers are three times more likely than any other disability and eight times more likely than the rest of the US population to be unemployed (Carrero, 2021). Why do we think this is? From examining the limited existing research on this topic and through use of self-disclosure, this TEDx Talk will introduce how our implicit bias toward neurodivergent people may be impacting this statistic, as well as how we can redefine our societal concept of professionalism. Bryana Miller is in the second year of her master’s degree studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling at BGSU, where she is also the Graduate Coordinator of Diversity Education at the Office of Multicultural Affairs, a member of DREAM (Disability Rights, Education, Advocation, and Mentorship) and Chi Sigma Iota.
A BGSU alum, Bry received bachelor’s degrees in music and psychology in 2020. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx