Living with the symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome has not been a barrier to Neil Shepherd's career. He is a computer science graduate and has been able to find employment that allows him to make the best use of his qualifications and his talents. "I need to keep busy all the time and I find my work challenging, in a positive way" says Neil who works for Esteem, an IT company that in 2005 was recognised as one of the 'Sunday Times Best 100 Small Companies to Work For'. Although the nature of the professional work at Esteem is highly technical, Human Resources Manager, Joanne Smart, always looks for more than technical skills and qualifications when recruiting new staff. She tries to employ people who will fit in with the company and its culture. "We don't view disability as an issue or a problem" says Joanne. She adds: "Our priority is to ensure that employees have the right skillset and fit in with the company".
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