Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Winter 2019

Publication Title

Duquesne Law Review

Keywords

autism, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), collegiate academics

Abstract

This Article focuses on those Autistics who have the ability, in terms of intellect credential, and measurable skill, to enter the workplace. In particular, this Article addresses Autistics who are academics and teach at the collegiate level, specifically in the American legal classroom. I have chosen a narrow subset of a broad community to make a targeted argument for employment protection which can help expand the law for the entire Autistic community. While we are different than neurotypically developed persons, "[m]any with [Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)] have a high attention to detail and the ability to sustain intense concentration in their areas of interest." Thus, we are ideal candidates for jobs in academia.

Volume

57

Issue

1

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