Autism spectrum disorder in the workplace: a position paper to support an inclusive and neurodivergent approach to work participation and engagement

  • Zhou K
  • Alam B
  • Bani-Fatemi A
  • et al.
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Abstract

Autistic individuals often experience a wide range of barriers and challenges with employment across their lifetime. Despite their strengths and abilities to contribute to the workforce, many individuals experience unemployment, underemployment and malemployment. However, current supports and services are often inadequate to meet their needs. To allow autistic people to achieve vocational success, we explore four contributors to employment and expand upon the issues and potential solutions to each. These positions include the importance of family support and its consideration in the application of vocational support interventions, addressing transitional needs for autistic youth, building employer capacity, and conducting research that advises the development of meaningful programs and policies. By advocating for these positions, we aim to foster greater inclusivity and support for individuals with ASD in the workplace.

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Zhou, K., Alam, B., Bani-Fatemi, A., Howe, A., Chattu, V. K., & Nowrouzi-Kia, B. (2024). Autism spectrum disorder in the workplace: a position paper to support an inclusive and neurodivergent approach to work participation and engagement. Discover Psychology, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44202-024-00150-5

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