Individual Impact autistic technologists in 2025 373 of application to auticon Employment status at the time employed in training/education underemployed unemployed 24% 9% 6% 61% ‘Technologists’ refers to auticon’s autistic technology professionals, who deliver client projects across AI, data, software development, and software testing. 1- 1

Despite being talented, qualified, and eager to work, neurodivergent people face systemic barriers that make it difficult for them to find work that matches their skills and abilities, and later to sustain employment. 66% of our technologists were un or underemployed at the time of joining auticon. Of those unemployed, 58% had been out of work for 12 months or longer. Despite high levels of qualification, many applicants faced barriers to employment. “I no longer feel stressed before Mondays. The atmosphere in my team is excellent and the working conditions are great. I have never felt this happy as a developer before.” 60% 42% 79% 90% Bachelors degree, professional qualification or higher. Yet, had been unemployed or under-employed at the time of applying to auticon of which, 58% had been unemployed for over one year. “[I enjoy] having a purpose in life again and feeling continuous improvement by learning new things.” of our autistic technologists have been with auticon for over 2 years have been with auticon for 5 years or longer “I enjoy that there is also room  to apply
my cognitive strengths beyond the project I’m currently working on—for example, by exploring mathematical topics such as group theory or gaining in-depth knowledge of AI algorithms.” “Da quando lavoro in auticon ho acquisito maggiore consapevolezza della mia eurodivergenza, ho imparato a limitare il mio masking e ho imparato a comunicare e accettare i miei limiti e le mie necessità. Inoltre, il lavoro in auticon mi ha permesso di acquisire sempre maggiore sicurezza nel mio lavoro.” (“Since working at auticon, I’ve gained greater awareness of my neurodivergence, I’ve learned to reduce my masking, and I’ve learned to communicate and accept my limits and needs. Work at auticon has also allowed me to become increasingly confident in my role.”) 132 new professional certifications gained by our technologists in 2025 individual-Element 11-8 bg-individual-combination-3

Technologist experience 81% report an improved quality of life since joining auticon. feel more confident. say they enjoy the work they do at auticon. report improved wellbeing since joining auticon. say they can be their authentic self at work. 78% 80% 75% 84% Source: auticon Consultant Survey: The survey was sent to 401 consultants, of which 199 participated, representing a 50% participation rate. The survey was carried out in October 2025.