Autism is a condition that affects over 700,000 people, and even more undiagnosed. With roughly 1 in 100 people having it, you may know someone who is autistic; it could be a family member, a friend, a colleague, or even you. Autism in the workplace can be a valuable asset for both employers and employees.
We have always been strong supporters of autism, always supporting local charities, and we even have staff who have it. Recently, we proudly sponsored Aim Higher on the Hull 10k. Nicola Robinson ran in support of Aim Higher, a local charity with a mission to improve the lives of neurodivergent families across Hull and East Riding.
The team of 30 dedicated runners, led by Gill Jagger, Co-Founder of Aim Higher, ran to raise awareness and vital funds to continue providing much-needed help to those often overlooked by traditional services.
Nicola Robinson and Gill Jagger formed Aim Higher in 2016. They are both parents of autistic children. From their own challenging experiences navigating inadequate support systems, they were inspired to create a charity by families, for families. Aim higher have raised over £2,500 and sponsors are still ongoing.
Embracing autism in the workplace can have excellent benefits. Autistic people are often noted to have exceptional attention to detail. In addition, they can bring fresh new ideas to the table and increase everyone’s efficiency. They can often be good at concentrating too.
