This Business of Autism

This Business of Autism

Release Date

2018

Director

  • Stephen Mackey

A documentary following businesses across the United States that are employing adults with autism spectrum disorders.

This Business Of Autism explores the economic and societal benefits of employing young adults with autism. It follows the creators and employees of Spectrum Designs, a custom screen-printing and embroidery business located in Port Washington, New York. Seventy-five percent of Spectrum Designs’ employees are on the autism spectrum.

Centered on the acquisition, renovation, and launch of their new production facility, which will triple their production and staffing capacity, the film addresses the positive impacts of developing profitable businesses while leveraging the unique capabilities of adults with autism. The film also examines several other initiatives from across the country, such as The Autism Job Club, a San Francisco networking and support organization hat has made significant progress in placing individuals on the spectrum in high-tech Silicon Valley jobs as well as other industries. Dr. Temple Grandin, a legend in the autism community, makes a special guest appearance in the film.

Past Programs

2018

Autism in the work force

Gold Coast Arts Center, Great Neck, NY