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NEXT for AUTISM Everyone deserves to live a productive and fulfilling life.

NEXT for AUTISM transforms the national landscape of autism services by strategically designing, launching, and supporting innovative programs.

10/20/2026

Thanks to NEXT for AUTISM's Abigayle Jayroe, MBA, SVP of Strategic Operations, for her new article in Training Magazine, "Hire for Merit, Retain for Results," in which she shares five ways to build neuroinclusion across the employee lifecycle.

Read here: https://trainingmag.com/hire-for-merit-retain-for-results/

10/19/2026

This , we're highlighting Elizabeth Fox. Her sister’s experience makes NEXT’s mission personal, as she sees how important access to equitable resources and opportunities are.

🏃‍♀️‍➡️ See Elizabeth's story and support her run @ NEXTforAUTISM.org/Elizabeth2026

Next week, you'll meet our final runner as we get closer to the 2026 TCS NYC Marathon, and you can join us on November 1st to cheer on the team!


New York Road Runners (NYRR) TCS New York City Marathon

What would you like your friends, peers, and employers to know about masking?According to NEXT's recent "Inside the Auti...
10/14/2026

What would you like your friends, peers, and employers to know about masking?

According to NEXT's recent "Inside the Autistic Workplace" survey, 80% of autistic employees say that masking is exhausting, with more than half reporting both sensory and communication overload.

Thanks to NEXT's Candace Weaver-Dowds for sharing how masking at work impacts her in a recent Forbes article.

See the full survey at NEXTforAUTISM.org/Survey

Meet Jillian Barber.We're thrilled to have Jillian join moderator Dr. Kerry Magro's Autism Journey for our upcoming disc...
10/13/2026

Meet Jillian Barber.

We're thrilled to have Jillian join moderator Dr. Kerry Magro's Autism Journey for our upcoming discussion on autism employment on October 15 at UCLA

Jillian is a Senior Director of Quantitative Research at Sago, where she transforms complex human experiences into high-impact strategies that drive organizational success. Over her career, she has spearheaded global research initiatives, converting intricate data into decisive, business-critical insights for top-tier brands, non-profits, and public sector leaders.

Most recently, Jillian led the quantitative research for NEXT for AUTISM’s groundbreaking national survey of autistic employees, "Inside the Autistic Workforce."

❗ Register today: NEXTforAUTISM.org/Panel26
▶️ Attendance is free; registration is required.

10/12/2026

This Marathon Monday, we’re highlighting Eric Caldwell!

Through his sister’s experience navigating the workforce as an autistic adult, Eric has seen how greater understanding and support can open doors and help build independence and confidence for neurodivergent individuals. Hear what he’s learned and why he’s running with Team NEXT in the video below.

Follow along to meet our runners, and join us November 1st at the 2026 TCS NYC Marathon to cheer on Eric and all of Team NEXT!

🏃‍♂️ See Eric's story and support his run @ NEXTforAUTISM.org/Eric2026


New York Road Runners (NYRR) TCS New York City Marathon

We are hiring!Ready to take the next step in your finance and operations career AND make a real difference?!Join what's ...
10/10/2026

We are hiring!

Ready to take the next step in your finance and operations career AND make a real difference?!

Join what's NEXT. See details at NEXTforAUTISM.org/Careers

Meet Christine Aurigemma.We're thrilled to have Christine join moderator Kerry Magro for our upcoming discussion on auti...
10/09/2026

Meet Christine Aurigemma.

We're thrilled to have Christine join moderator Kerry Magro for our upcoming discussion on autism employment on October 15 at UCLA.

Christine spent 28 years at Pfizer. Profoundly deaf since age three and self-identified as neurodivergent, she spent 25 of those years leading analytical chemistry teams in drug discovery research. In her last three years at Pfizer, she moved into workforce strategy as Senior Manager, Diversity Sourcing, leading the company's disability and neurodiversity inclusion initiatives.

▶️ Register today: NEXTforAUTISM.org/Panel26
▶️ Attendance is free; registration is required.


Dr. Kerry Magro's Autism Journey Anita Bhatia Foundation for Tomorrow

More donors are using a DAF (Donor Advised Fund) because it’s a more impactful way to donate to organizations like NEXT ...
10/08/2026

More donors are using a DAF (Donor Advised Fund) because it’s a more impactful way to donate to organizations like NEXT for AUTISM.

Learn how to grow your charitable impact with a DAF ➡️ NEXTforAUTISM.org/DAF

10/05/2026

We’re kicking off Marathon Monday! Each week leading up to the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, we’ll spotlight a runner supporting NEXT for AUTISM.

First up, we have Holly Fowler, Founder and CEO of Wable . Check out the video below to learn why she’s running with Team NEXT to help build greater inclusion and opportunities for autistic adults.

Follow along to meet our runners, and join us on November 1st at the NYC Marathon to cheer on Holly and all of Team NEXT!

🏃‍♀️‍➡️ See Holly's story @ NEXTforAUTISM.org/Holly2026


New York Road Runners (NYRR) TCS New York City Marathon

Meet Kurt Iobst.We're thrilled to have Kurt join moderator Dr. Kerry Magro's Autism Journey for our upcoming discussion ...
09/30/2026

Meet Kurt Iobst.

We're thrilled to have Kurt join moderator Dr. Kerry Magro's Autism Journey for our upcoming discussion on autism employment on October 15 at UCLA.

Kurt is a passionate advocate and leader for neurodiversity inclusion and empowerment. As Global President and co-founder of the Neuroforce BRG at Salesforce, he is dedicated to breaking down barriers, fostering understanding, and paving the way for the neurodiversity community to thrive.

▶️ Register today: NEXTforAUTISM.org/Panel26
▶️ Attendance is free; registration is required.


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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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