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Harry Specters is a Cambridge, UK-based chocolatier established with the express purpose of providing employment and free work experience for individuals with autism. It was founded by Mona and Shaz Shah in 2012; the Shahs themselves have a son with autism. The name Harry Specters was their sons' idea when he was just 14 years old. When asked, how did he come out with this name, he said "...came from my head". After working with many young people with autism, the company believes that people with autism can be very intuitive. They are very loyal, have great attention to detail and love to be social. 60% of the company's profits are reserved for social goals.

Harry Specter's products received one Three-Star rating and two One-Star Awards in the Guild of Fine Food's Great Taste Awards for 2014. As well, the Guardian ranked their chocolate Easter egg as the best chocolate made by a social enterprise in 2014.

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