Finding a fit for autism in testing
From: SD Times - 12/01/2014
By: Christina Mulligan

Intense focus, sharp memory and pattern recognition are some of the traits
that a great software tester has to have. It so happens that those traits are
prominent in individuals on the autism spectrum.

Autism is a term used to describe complex disorders of brain development, and
a person with autism often experiences difficulties with social interaction,
communications and imagination. But they also often shine in areas of visual
skills, music, math and art, according to the advocacy organization Autism
Speaks.

There are many talents a person with autism can bring to the workforce, but
they often have difficulty landing jobs. According to Autism Speaks, about
85% of people who have autism in the United States are currently unemployed
or underemployed. One company is not only trying to help change that, but is
doing so by training autistic individuals to become the next generation of
software testers.

Read the entire article at:
http://sdtimes.com/autistic-advantage-software-testing/

Links:
Meticulon
http://meticulon.com/

Snirt Labs
https://www.snirtlabs.com/

Autism Speaks
http://www.autismspeaks.org/