About Us
The intent of this website is to provide various resources for employers and universities who want to advocate for neurodivergent individuals seeking meaningful employment or post-secondary education.
Get in touch
info@neurodiversitynetwork.net
Author & Creator
Betina Wildhaber, M.A.
Betina is a career advisor at her alma mater California State University, Chico, where she graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation. For the past 12 years, Betina has worked primarily with nonprofit organizations providing employment and enrichment opportunities for the neurodiverse.
Betina returned to CSU-Chico to obtain a Social Science master’s degree in 2017, where she graduated with an emphasis in Career Development. As part of completing her degree, Betina developed a website of employment resources for neurodiverse individuals, the community, and employers, which she recently presented the materials and research at the Northern California Autism Symposium.
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Presentations
Building a Better Workforce for Autistic Individuals | Northern California Autism Symposium | September 2021
Supporting the Career Development of Neurodiverse Students | UConnect Panelist | October 2020
Employment for Autistic Adults in a Neurodiverse Workplace: A Website of Resources | Northern California Autism Symposium | September 2019
Employment for Autistic Adults in a Neurodiverse Workplace: A Website of Resources | College of Behavioral and Social Science - 18th Annual Student Research Symposium | April 2019
Betina Wildhaber & John Mable at Northern California Autism Symposium 2019
PODCASt GUEst
Assisting Neurodivergent Clients with College and Workplace Transitions | DIVE IN | May 2020
DIVE IN hosted by Marian Higgins PhD. (Career Management and Diversity & Inclusion Strategist, Podcast Host) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianhiggins/
DIVE IN and learn more!
Dive In is available on the following platforms, simply by searching "Dive In Career."
Dive In on Apple podcast - https://lnkd.in/eAuzm5u
Dive In on Spotify- https://lnkd.in/eY3GsyY
Dive In on Google Play Music- https://lnkd.in/dEPQuWM
Employment Resources with Betina Wildhaber | Autism & Neurodiversity Podcast | May 2021, Episode 18
Education
California State University, Chico
Master of Arts in Social Science with Distinction (May 2019)
Bachelor of Science in Recreation Administration: Therapeutic Recreation (May 2007)
Activities & Affiliations
National Career Development Association (NCDA): Member | Career Development Facilitator Certificate
Outstanding Social Science MA Student Award (2019)
Graduate Studies Outstanding Scholar Award (2019)