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Up to three times more people with autism have special talents or "savant" abilities than previously thought.
Researchers from Autism Spectrum Australia have found that identifying and nurturing that special talent at an early age is crucial in ultimately helping people with autism find a meaningful job later in life.
Changing employers' perceptions of autism from focussing on the deficits to the advantages of being on the spectrum is also key.
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Dr Trevor Clark, research director, Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
Stephen Shore, associate professor of special education, Adelphi University, New York
Adrian Ford, CEO, Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
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