Autism at Work Advisory
Divert from the norm.
Build a workplace where everyone can thrive - by design!
Meet Your Guide:
Cory Nation
I’m Cory, a licensed professional engineer, transformation strategist, and autistic innovator. But those titles only scratch the surface.
For much of my life, I didn’t know why I felt out of place. Teachers suggested evaluations, but my mom couldn’t bear the thought something might be “wrong” with her son. I masked for decades. When I met my wife at 25, and later spoke with an autism therapist and underwent clinical evaluation, I was finally able to put a name to what I always knew: I’m autistic, ADHD-combined, and have experienced trauma, dissociative amnesia, and major depressive disorder as a result of living in a world not built for my brain.
Despite this, or perhaps because of it, I’ve thrived in uniquely creative ways. I think in pictures, not words. I generate ideas daily – without effort. I’ve facilitated 100s of workshops, guided 1,000s of people through transformation, and hold multiple US patents from problems I helped others see differently. I’ve built and sold companies, all while being told I wasn’t listening, wasn’t behaving properly, or wasn’t engaged – because I process differently.
My sensory sensitivities, like seeing fluorescent lights flicker or feeling the hum of electricity in a room aren’t quirks, they’re daily obstacles. But through them, I’ve learned how deeply environment impacts performance.
This advisory isn’t a sideline. It’s the culmination of lived experience and hard-won understanding, delivered with empathy, structure, and clarity.
🔧 What This Advisory Includes
Current-state audit of your policies, procedures, and norms (formal and unspoken)
Cultural pulse check to assess belonging and safety
Practical recommendations for workplace design and expectations
Leadership coaching to better support neurodivergent talent
Tailored workshops and training co-developed when applicable with my wife and trained occupational therapists, a professional working with autistic children and adults
📢 Speaking Engagements
I also speak to companies, schools, and conferences about:
Innovation through neurodivergence
Designing systems that support thinking differently
How autism can be a strategic business advantage
💬 Why Companies Call Me
Because building a truly inclusive workplace isn’t just about hiring. It’s about:
Rethinking how success is defined
Understanding different ways of processing and problem-solving
Replacing assumptions with empathy and structure
With my background in engineering, business, and transformation—and a mind wired to see problems from new angles—I help organizations not just include autistic professionals, but empower them.
And when you do that, everything gets better: retention, innovation, collaboration, and trust.
Let's build a workplace where brilliance can thrive.
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