32 remote (work from home) jobs for autistic people - this quiz will help you choose.

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Many autistic adults and Aspergers I talk to tell me they wish to work from home. Traditional jobs aren’t the best fit if the employer is not autism friendly, so I have decided to make a list of jobs you can do from home (or anywhere else). That way autistic people can reduce the stress associated with traditional workplaces, and work in their own favorite environment. This could be a major career change for you.

Choosing the best remote job for you - the quiz

There are 5 groups of roles below and a quiz that will help you choose which group is most relevant to you.

The tool doesn’t take into account your interest and qualifications. It focuses on the nature of work. If you have special qualifications, make sure to take it into account (it will be interesting for you to see if the nature of work fits your qualifications though, comment below if it is).

The quiz - How it works

1. Answer 4 questions below and get the score (it’s not a test score, it has no meaning besides helping you understand what’s the best category for you);

2. Check below the list of roles based on your score

Step 1 - The autistic remote job quiz

Take the Quiz

Step 2 - based on your score, check which work from home jobs are good for you:

I got 30-40

I got 20-29

I got 15-19

I got 11-14

I got 0-10

Group A (score is between 30-40)

1. Search engine optimization (example: help improve a shoe store’s website ranking on Google for the keywords ‘kids sports shoes”). 

2. SEO keyword research (example: use research tools to find keywords people are searching on Google).

3. Data entry (example: collecting a list of businesses and entering it into excel).

4. Data extractions (example: get contact details from an online database. These tasks can be done manually or with writing all sorts of scripts).

5. Translation (example: translating a website from English to Portuguese).

6. Transcription (example: transcribe 40 minutes audio into German).

“I got a remote position thanks to you!”

Jamie K.



Group B (score is between 20-29)

1. Audio editing (example: edit podcast recording).

2. Search engine optimization (example: help improve a shoe store’s website ranking on Google for the keywords ‘kids sports shoes”). Learn Search Engine Optimization.

3. Search engine marketing (example: advertise a site using Google Adwords).

4. Telemarketing (example: call wholesalers to offer a service).

5. Digital marketing (example: promote a business using Facebook and Instagram ads). Learn Facebook ads

6. Online research (example: find and analyze competition).

7. Content marketer (example: write content about the benefits of a vegan diet for a vegan-friendly restaurant, and promote this content online). 

8. Market research (example: check the different pricing plans of Sushi restaurants across Hollywood, LA). 

9. Software development (example: develop a mobile app). 

10. Quality assurance (example: find bugs in a software’s code). 

“I got a position thanks to you!”

Jamie K.



Group C (score is between 15-19)

1. Presentation design (example: design a startup presentation for a startup competition). 

2. Video editing (example: edit videos which will be posted on Youtube)

3. Virtual assistance (example: responding to ‘contact us’ emails’)

4. Business development (example: getting relevant partnerships for a jewelry company aiming to increase brand awareness). 

5. Email marketing (example: write and send a weekly newsletter for a company). 

6. Audio production (example: help with podcast).

7. Photography (example: take food photos for a menu). 

8. Copywriting (example: write ‘about us’ on a website). 

“I got a position thanks to you!”

Jamie K.



Group D (score is between 11-14)

1. Lead generation (example: find contact details of all pet-shop owners in Colorado).

2. Social media marketer (example: create an Instagram posts for the promotion of an event). 

3. Musician (example: create a soundtrack for an ad).

4. Public relations (example: reach out to all food bloggers to pitch this a new restaurant). 

5. Customer Service (example: support people who raise money on a crowdfunding platform). 

6. Tech support (example: help solve tech issues for customers of a tech company). 

“I got a position thanks to you!”

Jamie K.



Group E (score is between 0-10)

1. Graphic design (example: design a logo). 

2. Music composition (example: compose music for a video game). 

3. Scriptwriting (example: write a script for a school play). 

4. Campaign management (example: make preparations for a convention) 

5. Community management (example: moderate a professional online forum). 

“I got a position thanks to you!”

Jamie K.

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FAQs - Jobs for people with autism

What are some good jobs for autistic people or Aspergers?

Check out the new story version of that question. Also, check out the complete guide to jobs for autistic people.

I have been reading, writing, and discussing this question for the past seven (7 months). The focus of this question is wrong. Autistic people, like neurotypicals, have a range of skills and fields of interest. There are no “right jobs for adults with autism”. Questions like “what are autistic people good at?” or “best careers or jobs for high functioning autism?” (which are probably typed more by parents and less by autistics) are less relevant if the focus is on the type of work. 

There is, though, the right work environment for autistic people. Once you read what autistics and Aspergers write about their job experience you understand that the focus should indeed be on the right work environment and not about the type of job you do: 

“I have the best office – my couch. I have the best coffee machine – my own. I have the best colleagues – my ESA cat.” from Asperger Life: The Highs and Lows of an Autistic Person in the Workplace

“In my experience, the suitability of jobs for Aspergers depends less on the job itself, and more on the environment and the care with which the individual is managed.” From Jobs for Aspergers? It’s more than just the job. 

“Rather than a perfect job for autistic people, it’s more about finding a work environment and culture that dissuades strict social rules and hierarchies.” From Silicon Valley Dreams Meet Reality: The (Supposedly) Perfect Job for an Aspie

“...but the key to stable employment for autistic adults is to let meeting their needs become part of the job.  We often thrive in environments without hierarchies that foster authenticity.” What are the best jobs for autistic people. 

Bullying at the workplace stories told by autistic people also confirms it’s all about the environment and less about the type of job. 

What does it mean to be an autism-friendly employer?

When we analyzed the hundreds of results for the quiz 32 remote (work from home) jobs for autistic people, you see that the most important things are minimum social interactions and that the job requirements will be well-defined. 

In addition to that, as you can learn from the autism-friendly employer meter which will help you figure out if your employer is autistic friendly or not by filling a short quiz, the following elements are important as well: 

1. Managers should be educated about autism and have ongoing support from experts about autism.

2. Usually, managers should have regular feedabck meetings with the autistic employee. 

3. An environment with fewer changes and surprises is usually better for autistic adults. 

4. Enable changes in the work environment (fewer lights and noise for example). 

The environment should be a place that the autistic employee will feel comfortable to disclose his/her autism. Autistic employees shouldn’t be in the closet with regards to their autism. You can read more about disclosing your autism to your boss here and here. 

What are some examples for companies that hire autistic employees?

Microsoft, SAP, IBM, Dell and E&Y are known for hiring autistic people. Aspiritech, Ultranauts and Daivergent are also dedicated to hiring autistic adults.

In addition to those, companies hire autistic freelancers who work from home on Spectroomz for their SEO needs. An example for such companies Peer5, Numero, Rabbet - all VC-backed startups that hired autistic freelancers on Spectroomz.

How can I choose the right job as an autistic?

In my opinion, it all starts with not hiding your autism. That’s part of who you are, even if employers can’t always tell. I know hiding it is “tempting” since many autistics are unemployment and “you gotta do what you gotta do” in order to make a living. 

Once you did disclose your autism, ask questions about the work environment and how flexible is your potential employer about accommodations. 

I’m aware this process isn’t always realistic when you search for a job. But there are good news. COVID, which increased the work-from-home movement and a platform like Spectroomz which enables autistic people to work from home in their own terms is an opportunity. 

Spectroomz was launched because many autistics and Aspergers wanted to work from home, but didn’t have an autistic-friendly freelancing platform to go to. A platform in which clients already know they hire autistic freelancers.

Spectroomz also offers you an SEO course that will enable you to start a new career path and simply upgrade your skills. 

Take the quiz and find out which remote (work from home) job fits you best as an autistic/aspie