If they do NOT look at you in the eyes; maybe they have Autism!  Special Guest: Angel Rodriguez  Angel spent the last 20 years in HR and strategic leadership roles.  Unfortunately, all the training in the world cannot prepare you for having children with Autism. Today Angel will tell you about his journey, overcoming obstacles, being a advocate for change, and how companies can help provide opportunities to these amazing candidates.   Breakdown of today’s podcast:Focusing on Inclusion not necessarily diversity It may not be them, it may be AutismPeople assume when someone does not look at you in the eyes this is because they are not good at engaging - but it could be something else?  Just because someone does not have excitement or energy doesn't mean they aren't interested?Angel's journey in the world of AutismFacing challenges and delivering opportunities to his boysAutism Spectrum - the part of the curve we forget aboutAngel's Autism School - Waterfall Academy - https://www.waterfallacademy.com/about-usAngel talks about Faith + Action; acceleration strategy vs mitigation strategyGrasping the skills and strengths of autistic individuals and helping them find their pathDiscovery and expansion of Autism being the new normal will create career opportunitiesDiversity - people associate it too much to race and sex; and miss the hidden classesHow are we educated on AutismCompanies build a platform and educateHow do people think when they do not have someone with Autism in their lifeStop Assuming since they do not look at you in the eye they aren't good with confrontation!How about we adapt to them vs forcing them to adapt to usNeeds for Education in the workplaceUnderstand some people cannot help how they behave externallyGrowing trends of self-identificationMichael gives credit to his ADHD to his successResources for families with Autism in their familyAngel and Michael talks about creating a company identifying skills individuals have with Autism and partnering with companies to hire themDivorces in families with Autism is very high because of lack of resources and guidanceParents, Companies, Coworkers - YOU have to be willing to change your mindsetGuest Info Angel Gonzalezhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/angelrodriguezfrito/ Please feel free to reach out to Angel to talk about his school and whether your child or someone you know who has a child of Autism can attend  GLINTER SOCIAL MEDIA AND CONTACT INFO [email protected] (Email) http://bit.ly/michaelglinter (Podcast) http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelglinter2 (Linked In) #MichaelAGlinter (Twitter) http://www.facebook.com/michael.glinter (Facebook) https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelGlinter (YouTube) www.michaelglinter.com (Website) 

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