Exploring Autism in College and t...
Exploring Autism in College and the Workforce with Dr. Lee Burdette Williams
Working Class Autistic by Kevin Joseph
Jan 20, 2026
34:06
Episode notes

Lee Burdette Williams is the executive director of the College Autism Network. We had an interesting conversation that covered a few different topics related to supporting autistic people in college and entering the workforce.

You will learn:

  • How autistic people and families can prepare for transitions between high school, college, and the workforce
  • How to figure out if a prospective employer supports neurodiversity
  • Why CBT may not always be a good approach for autistic people
  • Plus, learn about Lee’s special interest!

Follow-up Questions:

  • What processes do you have to work more effectively, and does your workplace support them?
  • What kind of culture does the company you work for have?
  • What is one thing you can do to support neurodiverse people at your workplace?
  •  ... 
Keywords
autism
neurodiversity