Work From Home Jobs for Autistic Adults

So many more people are working from home these days compared to four or five years ago. For autistic people, this can represent a good option, and remove some of the anxieties they may have around social interaction. What are some of the popular work from home jobs for autistic adults?

Workplace Support for Autistic Adults

People with a disability or condition lasting more than a year have workplace rights, protected by law, which dictates that employers should make reasonable adjustments to help them.

For autistic people, this could mean additional support while they are at work, flexible time off as required, a more structured working day or reducing some sensory stimuli at work. Autistic traits and symptoms are so varied that the adjustments look different for everyone. Accessible employers may already have plans in place to accommodate autistic adults.

One way to support autistic people could be to allow them to work from home in an environment where they are comfortable, and this is becoming much more common.

Examples of Work From Home Jobs for Autistic Adults

Of course, some roles will always need some face-to-face contact, but assistive technology has made remote work possible for many careers.

Some examples of jobs autistic adults may be able to do from home include:

• Tech support. This could involve using a ticket system to answer queries and solve problems for customers.
• Customer service work. This could be over the phone, or via email and live chat if you are particularly comfortable with writing.
• Data entry work. Entering data into spreadsheets is a great role for people who like to work by themselves, without much noise or distraction in their environment.
• Proofreading and editing. This could be work that is done remotely, but it’s important to have a good eye for detail.
• Copywriting. If you are able to produce high-quality content, then this could be a work from home job for you.
• Transcription work. This may require some training, but if you have good typing skills, it could be a great option.
• Web development and design work. If you are skilled in coding or designing web pages, there are many opportunities for you to work from home.
• Social media management. Managing social media accounts for businesses can be done remotely, as long as you have a good internet connection.

These are just a few examples. It is possible to follow your passions and find roles that could suit your skills and interests.

Organisations Supporting Autistic Workers

If you are looking for work from home jobs for autistic adults, there are a few organisations that can help.

The National Autistic Society (NAS) works with a number of companies employing autistic people and has programs to support young people and their families.

The Autism Works website is also a great resource with up-to-date information on support available for autistic people.

There are some regional charities across the UK that may be able to offer support in your local area.

Finding Jobs for Autistic Adults

Finding an inclusive employer who is happy to support and accommodate their workers is vital. Our disability job board regularly has opportunities that can appeal to autistic people including work from home roles. Apply for your ideal career today.