Career support for young adults with autism, ADHD, anxiety, or learning disorders.
Common workplace challenges
People on the autism spectrum bring unique skills that can add great value at work. Many still face real barriers to finding and keeping a job.
Social interaction
Reading nonverbal cues, understanding complex social dynamics, and communicating with coworkers can feel overwhelming. This often leads to anxiety and frustration.
Sensory overload
Noise, smells, or bright or flickering lights can cause discomfort, distraction, and anxiety. Finding a job that suits sensory needs can be hard, because many workplaces aren't set up for them.
Executive functioning
Planning, time management, and organization can make deadlines, prioritizing, and keeping track of work difficult. With the right support and accommodations, these skills can be built and managed.
Underemployment and autism
Many young adults on the spectrum work below their abilities. Common reasons include:
Social skills
Trouble interviewing, starting and ending conversations, showing interest in others, or challenges understanding the work place environment, can leave a poor impression.
Emotional regulation
Coping with a fast-changing workplace can be hard.
Executive functioning
Starting tasks, problem-solving, organizing, shifting attention, and planning affect job performance.
These challenges can limit both job opportunities and career advancement.
Career support built around you
Our career consultation helps clients:
- Build social skills for interviews and the workplace
- Strengthen executive functioning skills
- Manage emotions at work
- Find career strategies that fit their strengths and goals
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What to expect
Finding the right job can feel overwhelming, so we take it one step at a time.
- Identify strengths and challenges: We start by exploring your strengths, interests, and the areas where you need support.
- Build skills and set goals: We work on social and executive functioning skills and turn career goals into a realistic, achievable plan.
- Put the plan into action: Ongoing follow-up helps you fine-tune goals, spot roadblocks, solve problems, and recognize your progress.
Schedule a consultation
SociAbility is in Northbrook & Graylake, Illinois, and serves Chicagoland, the North Shore, and Lake County. Your health insurance may cover individual therapy services such as career consultation.
For scheduling or questions about career counseling:
