Autism stories
How AI helps neurodivergent professionals showcase their strengths
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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erp
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genai
AI tools like Copilot are helping neurodivergent professionals cut cognitive load, boost confidence and turn difference into leadership strength.
Virtual reality app oVRcome reduces social anxiety by 35%
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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ar, vr & metaverse
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university of canterbury
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university of otago
A clinical trial in New Zealand shows the virtual reality app oVRcome cuts social anxiety symptoms by 35.3%, marking a breakthrough in mental health treatment.
Study: chat-based screening aids candidates with disability
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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recruitment
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autism
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dyslexia
New research from Sapia.ai reveals chat-based screening tools offer a more equitable assessment for candidates with disabilities, reducing the gap in passing rates.
Tech firms acknowledge neurodiversity skills gap, study reveals
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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autism
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workforce technology
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skills shortage
Despite acknowledging the skills gap, a third of tech firms admit to significant lack of neurodiversity in their workforce, says a study by Wiley Edge.
IWD 2024: Celebrating Women and Neurodiverse Individuals in Cybersecurity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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uc
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cybersecurity
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collaboration
Marking International Women's Day 2024, we champion the significant role women and neurodiverse individuals play in the traditionally male-dominated cybersecurity industry.
Empowering women in tech: Breaking barriers and advancing careers
Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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ar, vr & metaverse
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youtube
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linkedin
Diversity and inclusion in the tech industry have finally become more influential, with women applying fresh perspectives to this constantly evolving domain.
More than a 1/3 of young workforce identifies as neurodivergent
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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e-learning
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hcm
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ai
38% of youth identify as neurodivergent, suggesting a need for a shift in current generic training approaches within the workplace.
auticon highlight benefits of cognitive diversity on Disabilities Day
Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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autism
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woolworths
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accessibility
A timely reminder that many people on the autism spectrum are able to bring new ways of thinking and problem-solving to tech challenges.
Fear of breaking social norms in the workplace behind high job turnover
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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recruitment
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autism
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stem
Auticon urges firms to embrace neurodiversity, tackle bias, and value autism in the workplace for better output.
LaTrobe Uni's autism detection app wins award
Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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apps
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autism
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la trobe university
An Australian-designed app that is able detect early signs of autism has won an award from the Business Higher Education Round Table.
DXC Technology & Autism NZ help autistic Kiwis into the workforce
Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
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autism
DXC Technology and Autism New Zealand's new Enterprise Centre in Wellington will support autistic Kiwis in securing high-skilled jobs across various industries.
SAP Launches Autism at Work programme in New Zealand
Tue, 8th May 2018
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software development
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sap
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autism
SAP is bringing their global initiative to provide those on the autism spectrum with qualified employment in the company to New Zealand.
Kiwi scientist gets $25k grant for revolutionary autism communication tool
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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autism
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kiwinet
Scientist from Christchurch receives $25k boost to develop Talk With Me, a high-tech software to help children with Autism.
New game to help autistic students
Wed, 18th Sep 2013
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ipad
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schools
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autism
A free iPad and Android game is delivering fresh observations about children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome.