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October 26th, 2025

Autistic Adulting Career Hacks: Neurodivergent Jobs in Data & Geospatial | Brendon Eglinton Interview

  1. Autistic Adulting Career Hacks: Neurodivergent Jobs in Data & Geospatial | Brendon Eglinton Interview April Ratchford MS OT/L 48:25

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Autistic adulting job hunt hell? In this raw ramble on Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) chats with social enterprise leader Brendon Eglinton (Australian Spatial Analytics/ASA) on flipping 34% autistic unemployment—80% neurodivergent team (75% under 30, 100+ clients, 10k hours/month) tackling geospatial/digital engineering gaps. L&D expert (20+ years banking/Health/aged care), Brendon's model: On-the-job training (no rigid inductions—buddy support, project passion), pre-shared interview questions (fair fit, no “perform magic”), blended remote/office (commute Burnout? Balanced weeks).

Transcript gems: Recruiting globally (apps via site—aptitude over degrees; probation “try before buy”), support via lived experience (individualized learning, “makes sense” motivation), low call-outs (peers/leaders explain purpose), and business advice (common-sense inclusivity: Share questions, tap strengths like pattern recognition—48% better, 92% productive/loyal). URL tie: ASA's onshore services (data sovereignty, no slavery risks), talent solutions (diverse hires boost culture), neurodiversity training (co-designed by analysts). For autistic young adults seeking STEM starts, parents advocating, or OT squad pushing workplaces, this is your 'what the actual?' opportunity toolkit—no traditional traps, just thriving ecosystems.

Timestamps:
 0:00 – Intro: Unemployment Gaps & Brendon's Journey
 2:30 – ASA Model (Social Enterprise Basics)
 8:45 – Recruiting/Interviews (Pre-Shared Questions)
 15:20 – On-the-Job Support (Buddy Learning)
 22:10 – Global Interest & Challenges
 30:00 – Business Inclusivity Tips
 40:00 – Resources & Involvement
 50:00 – Outro

Sub on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for unmasked tips—reviews build the squad! Linktree for full eps, ASA's asanalytics.com.au (careers/talent services/training), explainer video, and Adulting with Autism merch: 'Dynamite' tees for career sparks or 'Magic Shop' hoodies for squad opportunities. Your job hunt win? Comment! Follow @adultingautismbts on TikTok for clips.

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I’m April, an occupational therapist, autism advocate, and the host of Adulting with Autism, a podcast dedicated to elevating the voices of late-diagnosed adults, parents, and professionals navigating life on the spectrum. As a mom to an autistic young adult, I blend clinical insight with lived experience—offering honest conversations, practical tools, and moments of levity for those walking similar paths.

I’m passionate about bridging generational gaps around neurodivergence, mental health, and independent living. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or neurodivergent adult yourself, my goal is to make sure no one feels alone in the process of “figuring it out.” When I’m not recording, you can find me writing, drinking too much espresso, or planning my second home in South Korea.