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Scottish employers are being encouraged to recognise the potential contribution in the workplace of people with autism, as a pioneering scheme in the IT industry begins training its first apprentices in Glasgow.
A parliamentary Bill expected to go to the vote at Holyrood next month - modelled on similar legislation south of the Border - would if passed ensure better identification of, and support for, people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including help for training and employment.See the full content of this document
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Industry Urged to Use the Skills of Autism Sufferers
The National Autistic Society (NAS) in Scotland, which is campaigning for the Bill, says Tesco, KPMG, Microsoft and ScottishPower are among businesses already beginning...
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