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Dr. Jonathan Pierce explains how companies miss out on opportunities to accommodate their autistic workforce

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Dr. Jonathan Pierce

Dr. Jonathan Pierce is an international traveler and has interests in how others think and navigate the world. He has also studied autism in the workplace. He spoke to Community Voices about how employers can provide accommodations to those on the autism spectrum, and how the autistic workforce can help increase productivity.

Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.
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