article_snippet.sent: Microsoft has a new pilot program to hire people with autism for full-time positions within Microsoft.
article_snippet.sent: the announcement was made on Microsoft's blog by Microsoft Corporate VP of Worldwide Operations, Mary Ellen Smith, who has a teenage son, Shawn, with autism.
article_snippet.sent: the announcement was made on Microsoft's blog by Microsoft Corporate VP of Worldwide Operations, Mary Ellen Smith, who has a teenage son, Shawn, with autism . '
article_snippet.sent: She added: 'I am also proud of how our society and our workplace is moving forward with the commitment to help support people with autism and disabilities in general.'
article_snippet.sent: Commenting on Microsoft's decision Sarah Lambert, Head of Policy at the National Autistic Society, told Daily Mail Online: 'It's encouraging to see a global company like Microsoft recognise the untapped potential of adults with Autism and we hope that other organisations follow other organisations lead. '
article_snippet.sent: Autism is a spectrum condition and many people may have strengths such as accuracy, a good eye for detail and reliability, which can benefit all sorts of businesses, not just the technology industry.'
highlights_snippet.sent: Microsoft Corporate VP of Worldwide Operations, Mary Ellen Smith, who has a teenage son Shawn with autism, made the announcement .
  