# @autismspeaks on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj1KNmYIgDK
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/35197182-autismspeaks-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/f742276d57.jpg
- **Posted:** 2022-10-17T21:54:26.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** autism speaks (@autismspeaks) — https://gondola.cc/autismspeaks

## Caption

Meet Scott: “Today Scott is 30-years-old, has a decade of work experience behind him and is looking to move out on his own. Along the way, I built Autism After 21, to help other autistic young adults transition to employment. Autism Speaks awarded the organization two grants for its efforts, including most recently in 2019 for its SOAR program. Scott has gotten very good at self-advocating for himself when he needs something at his current job. The team at Rocco’s Tacos is also very supportive of him, jumping in to help when he needs it or when he asks. The staff reports he brings an energy to the workplace that they never experienced before. They even say it is hard not to be motivated when Scott is working. The social interaction is by far his favorite part of the job. Making money doesn't motivate him.
Scott also takes great pride in commuting to work independently, even when I am out of town. He has mastered using his bike and public transportation to access his jobs. Currently he is asking for an apartment, and I am trying to figure that out! His life is limitless with independent living ahead for him.
To parents of young children on the spectrum, the journey has been unexpected and full of highs and lows. Given the diagnosis of moderate-severe autism over 25 years ago we never dreamt Scott would be living such an independent life. Looking back, I would tell parents, it’s not as bad as you think. It’s like living with an angel. " Michelle, Scott's mom #nationaldisabilityemploymentawarenessmonth

## Stats

- **Views:** 18,228
- **Likes:** 2,192
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 58

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| autism speaks | @autismspeaks | https://gondola.cc/autismspeaks | Non-Profit Organization |
| Jill Feigelman | @jillfeigelman | https://gondola.cc/jillfeigelman | Video Editor |
| Jill Feigelman | @jillfeigelman | https://gondola.cc/jillfeigelman | Script Editor |
| Jill Feigelman | @jillfeigelman | https://gondola.cc/jillfeigelman | Content Strategist |
| Jill Feigelman | @jillfeigelman | https://gondola.cc/jillfeigelman | Social Media Strategist |

## Tags

nationaldisabilityemploymentawarenessmonth

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