The Employables

James, 35, has Tourette Syndrome, which causes a multitude of unexpected tics including saying “hat”, “nipple” and a maniacal laugh. He often hides his condition by suppressing his tics but doing so is painful and exhausting. Since dropping out of college, where he studied biology, he has struggled to find any employment. Jeff, 30, has high-functioning autism and a stutter, which makes communicating his thoughts to the outside world nearly impossible, but that doesn’t stop his dream of working in a creative industry. They meet with experts who give them much needed tools to redirect their job search, and guide them towards opportunities that will help them find meaningful employment.

Aerial, 27, has Tourette Syndrome. Among a range of involuntary vocal outbursts and physical movements, Aerial also experiences a symptom called Echolalia which means she frequently copies any sound or expression she hears around her. Hayden, 23, was diagnosed with autism at age twelve. Hayden’s dream is to find a job that highlights his strengths. With help from experts, they’ll each discover their true talents in the workplace.

Matt, 27, has a severe form of Tourette Syndrome that causes sudden violent body movements (tics), spitting and vocal outbursts, often triggered by being in cars or tight spaces. Nathan, 31, has high-functioning autism, also known as Asperger’s Syndrome, which makes it difficult for him to navigate social interactions; he also has an extraordinary obsession with roads and maps. Both Matt and Nathan have found their conditions to be a barrier to meaningful employment, but when experts Dr. Nancy Doyle and Dr. Ali Mattu reveal their strengths, they gain much needed confidence to explore the job market.

Victoria, 25, has autism spectrum disorder but does everything she can to hide it from potential employers. Gabe, 31, has Tourette Syndrome. He’s had a tic in almost every part of his body – even his eyes. With the help of experts, we’ll uncover their unique strengths that will help on their journey towards employment.

Angela, 31, has Tourette Syndrome and near-constant high energy tics that often include swearing. She lost her last job at a hair salon over ten years ago and has not been able to reenter the job market, but is hopeful to find work soon to support her seven year-old son, Jesse. Michael, 23, is autistic and often finds it nearly impossible to communicate his thoughts verbally. He has never had a fulltime job. They meet with experts Dr. Nancy Doyle and Dr. Jamie McPartland, who discover incredible strengths and areas of expertise that guide both job seekers toward dream opportunities.