Autism Equality in the Workplace

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Autism Equality in the Workplace

Removing Barriers and Challenging Discrimination

Disability: social aspects Personnel and human resources management Office and workplace

Author: Janine Booth

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Language: English

Published by: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published on: 21st April 2016

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 878 Kb

ISBN: 9781784501976


Neurodiversity in the workplace

Neurodiversity in the workplace can be a gift. Yet only 15% of adults with an autism spectrum condition (ASC) are in full-time employment. This book examines how the working environment can embrace autistic people in a positive way.

The author highlights common challenges in the workplace for people with ASC, such as discrimination and lack of communication or the right kind of support from managers and colleagues, and provides strategies for changing them. Setting out practical, reasonable adjustments such as a quiet room or avoiding disruption to work schedules, this book demonstrates how day to day changes in the workplace can make it more inclusive and productive for all employees.

Autism in the Workplace is intended for any person with an interest in changing working culture to ensure equality for autistic people. It is an essential resource for employers, managers, trade unionists, people with ASCs and their workmates and supporters.

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