FINANCIAL TIMES: …Some people with autism, which affects about 1 per cent of the general population, score very highly on intelligence tests and possess extraordinary powers of observation and concentration.
But according to the National Autistic Society, a UK charity, they can find it difficult to interpret facial expressions, body language and sarcasm. As a result, they often struggle to perform well in job interviews or get along with colleagues.
“We share a common belief that innovation comes from the edges,” said Luisa Delgado, an SAP director who added that the company valued the ability of many autistic people to “think differently and spark innovation”… (more)
