1. Mag. Elisabeth Krön Zero Project Conference Vienna, February 26th, 2015

2. Weed or herb? You decide!

3. The beginning

4. Strenghts & Capabilities Passion for Detail E N D U R A N C E Island talents LoGiC Consistency in routine tasks High Concentration ability Out of the Box -Thinking Analytical Thinking Unconventional Treatment codes Innovative Solutions

5. Autism & Unemployment 65 out of 10.000 people / estim. 1% of the world population. For instance In Vienna: estim. 11.000 inhabitants with autism. High functional autism (Asperger) estim. 3.500 inhabitants. 80% of people with Asperger syndrome are unemployed, although they are positioned with high to average intelligence.

6. Specialisterne worldwide Specialisterne Denmark Specialisterne USA Specialisterne Poland Specialisterne Ireland Specialisterne Switzerland Specialisterne Spain Specialisterne United Kingdom Specialisterne Germany Specialisterne Canada Specialisterne Norway Specialist People Foundation Specialisterne Iceland Specialisterne Austria

7. Specialisterne Austria Association for promoting the integration of people in the autism spectrum in the workforce Our goals... The training and employment of people in the autism spectrum …the optimal use of exceptional skills & talents in the industry

8. Employment program Austria activate networks Comprehensive information through special corporate events Key Account Management Company presentations and interviews Coaching and Workshops (mentoring system) Monthly group-networking for Asperger Autism

9. References

10. … contact us... Specialisterne Austria Weyringergasse 28a-30, Top 3, 1040 Wien E-Mail: elisabeth.kroen@specialisterne.at Tel: +43 (0) 699 11576763 www.specialisterne.at

11. Thank You!