--- title: The MediSked Blog | Autism (2) description: Autism | Stay up to date on news, trends, and best practices in the industry (2) --- [![Medisked Logo](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/file-28813879-gif/images/logo.gif)](http://www.medisked.com/) Call us direct: (866) 633-4753 - [Home](http://www.medisked.com) - [Get to know us](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/) - [Our Story](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/our-story/) - [What makes us different](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/what-makes-us-different/) - [Careers](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/careers/) - [Contact Us](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/contact-us/) - [Platforms](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/) - [Connect Agency Management Platform](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/) - [How it works](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/how-it-works/) - [Features](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/) - [Admin](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/admin/) - [Billing](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/billing/) - [Collabrative Messaging](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/collaborative-messaging/) - [HR Payroll](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/hr-payroll/) - [Medications](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/medications/) - [My MediSked](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/my-medisked/) - [People and Services](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/people-and-services/) - [Planning](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/planning/) - [Schedule Notes](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/schedule-notes/) - [Time Keeping](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/time-keeping/) - [Mobile Version](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/mobile-version/) - [Benefits to every department](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/benefits-to-every-department/) - [Nationwide research and expertise](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/nationwide-research-and-expertise/) - [The “Tech-y” lowdown](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/the-tech-y-lowdown/) - [Pricing](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/pricing/) - [Meridian Electronic Health Platform](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/meridian-electronic-health-platform/) - [Transformation Experience](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/) - [Getting from “here to there”](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/getting-from-here-to-there/) - [Premier Knowledge Transfer Coaching](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/getting-from-here-to-there/premier-knowledge-transfer/) - [Improve the quality of lives](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/improve-the-quality-of-lives/) - [Return on Investment](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/roi/) - [Resources](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/) - [Support Services](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/support-services/) - [Training Services](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/training-services/) - [User Group](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/user-group/) - [Ask us a Question](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/ask-us-a-question/) - [Our Provider Agencies](http://www.medisked.com/our-provider-agencies/) - [Volunteer Events](http://www.medisked.com/our-provider-agencies/volunteer-events/) - [Customer Spotlight](http://www.medisked.com/our-provider-agencies/provider-agency-spotlight/) - [Blog](https://info.medisked.com/blog) ![blog_header-1](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/hub/178803/file-1703465410.png) # The MediSked Blog ## [Microsoft Introduces a New Program to Hire People with Autism](https://info.medisked.com/blog/microsoft-introduces-a-new-program-to-hire-people-with-autism) Posted by [Elizabeth Chatterton](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/elizabeth-chatterton) on Mon, Apr 06, 2015 @ 08:57 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hubfs/MicrosoftRedmond.png)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/microsoft-introduces-a-new-program-to-hire-people-with-autism) The need for more employment opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a hot topic these days and Microsoft is joining the conversation – in a very positive way. Last week, the software giant announced a new pilot program with [Specialisterne](http://specialisterne.com/) that is focused on hiring people with autism for full-time positions in their Redmond, Washington headquarters. [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/microsoft-introduces-a-new-program-to-hire-people-with-autism) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/microsoft-introduces-a-new-program-to-hire-people-with-autism#comments-listing) Tags: [Autism](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/autism), [Employment Services](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/employment-services) ## [3 Ways to Take Autism Awareness Month to the Next Level](https://info.medisked.com/blog/autism-awareness-day-pros-and-cons) Posted by [Elizabeth Chatterton](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/elizabeth-chatterton) on Fri, Apr 03, 2015 @ 12:10 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hubfs/lightitupblue-logo.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/autism-awareness-day-pros-and-cons) April is Autism Awareness Month and yesterday, April 3rd, was World Autism Awareness Day. Buildings and people all over the globe lit it up blue to show their support. Landmarks like the Old Parliament House in Australia, the Heritage Himeji Castle in China, and the Empire State Building in NYC were bathed in blue lights. Entire offices of people (including most of ours) wore blue clothing. Articles were published. Newscasts were broadcasted. If there is someone out there who wasn't aware of autism and its prevalence before yesterday, they might just be aware of it now. And that's a very positive thing. People need to be aware of autism before we can expect them to empathize, understand, or take action.  Still, I can't help but think that we can (and should) use this month to do more. To do better. To take it to another level.  [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/autism-awareness-day-pros-and-cons) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/autism-awareness-day-pros-and-cons#comments-listing) Tags: [Autism](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/autism) ## [Is Autism Something That Needs to Be Cured?](https://info.medisked.com/blog/is-autism-something-that-needs-to-be-cured) Posted by [Elizabeth Chatterton](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/elizabeth-chatterton) on Wed, Feb 25, 2015 @ 05:27 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/hub/178803/file-2536144096.png)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/is-autism-something-that-needs-to-be-cured) This afternoon, Elizabeth Picciuto of The Daily Beast published a very interesting article, titled “[They Don’t Want an Autism Cure](http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/02/25/they-don-t-want-an-autism-cure.html)”.  [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/is-autism-something-that-needs-to-be-cured) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/is-autism-something-that-needs-to-be-cured#comments-listing) Tags: [Autism](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/autism) ## [MediSked News Feed 12/12/14: New Jersey's new funding measure](https://info.medisked.com/blog/medisked-news-feed-12/12/14-new-jerseys-new-funding-measure) Posted by [Mike Holihan](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/mike-holihan) on Fri, Dec 12, 2014 @ 09:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/hub/178803/file-1749850718.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/medisked-news-feed-12/12/14-new-jerseys-new-funding-measure) Below are a selection of articles from across the country in the world of I/DD and supporting services. 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