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Follow job seekers with conditions such as autism or Tourette Syndrome as they work to overcome obstacles and find fulfilling employment that provides them with...
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Network:A&E
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Season 1

  • Hire Intelligence
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    Hire Intelligence

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/15/2019

    James, 35, has Tourette Syndrome, which causes a multitude of unexpected tics including saying "hat", "nipple" and a maniacal laugh. Since dropping out of college, where he studied biology, he has struggled to find any employment. Jeff, 30, has high-functioning autism and a stutter, which makes communicating his thoughts to the outside world nearly impossible, but that doesn't stop his dream of working in a creative industry.

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  • Hire Ability
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    Hire Ability

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/22/2019

    Aerial, 27, has Tourette Syndrome. Among a range of involuntary vocal outbursts and physical movements, Aerial also experiences a symptom called Echolalia which means she frequently copies any sound or expression she hears around her. Hayden, 23, was diagnosed with autism at age twelve. Hayden’s dream is to find a job that highlights his strengths.

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  • Chainsaws and Traffic Lights
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    Chainsaws and Traffic Lights

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/29/2019

    Matt, 27, has a severe form of Tourette Syndrome that causes sudden violent body movements (tics), spitting and vocal outbursts, often triggered by being in cars or tight spaces. Nathan, 31, has high-functioning autism, also known as Asperger’s Syndrome, which makes it difficult for him to navigate social interactions; he also has an extraordinary obsession with roads and maps.

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  • Don't Judge My Book Cover
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    Don't Judge My Book Cover

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/5/2019

    Victoria, 25, has autism spectrum disorder but does everything she can to hide it from potential employers. Gabe, 31, has Tourette Syndrome. He’s had a tic in almost every part of his body – even his eyes.

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  • More Than Meets the Eye
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    More Than Meets the Eye

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/3/2019

    Angela, 31, has Tourette Syndrome and near-constant high energy tics that often include swearing. She lost her last job at a hair salon over ten years ago and has not been able to reenter the job market, but is hopeful to find work soon to support her seven year-old son, Jesse. Michael, 23, is autistic and often finds it nearly impossible to communicate his thoughts verbally. He has never had a full-time job.

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  • Cursing with Confidence
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    Cursing with Confidence

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/10/2019

    Erik, 29, has high-functioning autism which can sometimes mean he has trouble communicating his thoughts. Jaleesa, 20, has Tourette Syndrome which causes a variety of involuntary tics such as ‘I’m a bagel’ or ‘I’m a bear’.

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  • Hidden Talents
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    Hidden Talents

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/17/2019

    Fisher, 43, has Tourette Syndrome which means he experiences involuntary physical and vocal outbursts such as ‘razzle dazzle’, ‘dynamite’ and ‘bop bop bop’ — to name but a few. Jen, 42, has autism. She’s lived most of her life in various facilities and institutions but is now ready to re-claim her independence by finding a job.

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  • Shoots & Ladders
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    Shoots & Ladders

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 7/24/2019

    Brenda, 44, has high-functioning autism. Her biggest obstacle to finding work has been a crippling fear of social situations. Ben, 27, has Tourette Syndrome, that causes violent body tics and some unexpected verbal outbursts, like “bats” and “tomato.”

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