Mission
Mission
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Promote awareness of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), encourage greater inclusiveness in our work environment, and provide hope to those who have loved ones with ASD.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) impacts each individual differently and is typically characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. Individuals with ASD are considered neurodistinct due to genetic differences in neurological functioning.
Many individuals with Autism, called "autistics", have noticeable external physical characteristics such as rocking, tapping, hand wringing, humming - among other things. These actions are called "stimming" and are used to channel neurological energy to increase social interaction capabilities.
Our work is to accomplish three primary objectives:
Raise the awareness of Autism across Alphabet;
Create a more inclusive, equitable, and safe workplace for individuals;
Increase the self-esteem of people with Autism to enable career progression
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Life On the Spectrum Series
Life On the Spectrum Series
In 2025, Together with Cogleap , we are excited to announce the launch of our Life on the Spectrum series, dedicated to fostering understanding and inclusivity, and sharing knowledge, experiences, and resources to support autistic individuals in living and thriving. In collaboration with Tech on the Spectrum—a nonprofit organization promoting Autism Spectrum Disorder awareness and workplace inclusiveness—we invite you to our inaugural event:
Theme: "Neurodiversity in the Workplace" Panel Discussion
Date & Time: April 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM PST (1PM EST)
Location: Cogleap Center Silicon Valley ; 1072 S De Anza Blvd A201, San Jose, CA 95129
Format: Limited in-person seats and online participation available
This panel features neurodivergent professionals from high-tech companies sharing their workplace experiences. We encourage neurodivergent teenagers, young adults preparing for the workforce, and parents of autistic individuals of all ages to participate.
Reserve your spot and submit your questions for the panelists today!
Past events
Past events
2019 , Autism in HighTech Summit
2019 , Autism in HighTech Summit
Very encouraging, there were ~400 people RSVPed from over 50+ companies and schools, institutes over Bay Area with a full house of attendees at a 10X size compared to many similar events. We were thrilled to have you with us, and were very impressed by the positive sentiment from all of you. We hope you have had time to reflect on what you have learned as well.
Neurodiversity Awareness for
Neurodiversity Awareness for
Managers Summit
Managers Summit
Feb 2021
Feb 2021
Are you aware that your team member(s) may have a special talent?
Do you know how valuable a neurodistinct report can be when they provide an alternative perspective in a project?
This is the first neurodiversity summit for managers at company wide level across PAs from Google/Alphabet to
400K moma homepage impressions
800+ RSVP
Attendee and Active viewers over livestream 419
12 hand raisers
Kevin Hartman , Director of Measurement & Analytics team for the Ads LCS CG&E sector, shared his personal life journey from suffering through a diagnosis of autism to fully embracing it to achieve success .
Dr Lawrence Fung, MD, PhD of Stanford Medical Center shared his continuous study in neurodiversity and metrics innovation in hiring and performance evaluation.
In our first panel, Google’s Global Lead for People With Disability Initiatives Lorne Needle, moderated by Erica Brody, talked about Google’s efforts to seek all kinds of talents among people, and the many resources available within the company. Then later of the year we witness the launch program in Cloud
In our second panel, moderated by Miguel Feldens, two Googler reportee/manager pairs shared their journey: challenges, opportunities, strategies, tips, and communication best practices that work.
This later becomes two blog post featured by Google
Neurodiversity is the new creativity
Neurodiversity is the new creativity
2022 April 20 Wednesday
2022 April 20 Wednesday
Tech On the Spectrum is honored to invite Luiza Laloni, General Director of La Casa de Carlota São Paulo to give us a speech.
During the speech, we'll talk about the innovative and the power of neurodiversity in agencies and graphic design, showing a bit of how La Casa de Carlota create and manage projects, and how autistic, down syndrome designers being a critical role for their success.
Experience Yourself Through the Neurodiversified Art Design Workshop
Experience Yourself Through the Neurodiversified Art Design Workshop
2022 April 21 Thursday
2022 April 21 Thursday
Time: 10AM EST/7AM PST/4PM EMEA
Duration: 1.5 hour
Prerequisite
Language: Spanish Only
Prepare mark pen, magazines that can be shred off, scissors, glue
RSVP - Capacity 25 max, we'll run a lucky draw and then have a confirmation with you to secure your slot.
La Casa de Carlota, a very successful design company based in San Paulo, Brazil.
They are going to have a workshop activity with us with their autistic, down syndrome designers. From this workshop, you'll have first-hand experience to open your minds, explore, experience together with neurodiversified art designers through practicing.
We hope through the journey, you can truly feel and understand how neurodiversity is valuable in our work and life.
Every April, many autism communities celebrate World Autism Month beginning with United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day. Throughout the month, the groups will focus on coming together in unity and collaboration by fostering worldwide support, sharing stories and connecting to create a more inclusive world.
From there, we will discuss some of the key themes for the neurodiversity communities, such as:
How has the “neurodiversity at work” movement changed over time, and where is it heading?
Why is it important for a company like Google to care more about “neurodivergent” individuals?
Recommendations and tips for workspace inclusion for managers?
…plus plenty of time for audience questions and discussion!
You are very welcome to join us & register here.
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