Hiring Employees with Autism Spectrum Disorder

 
Hiring Employees with Autism Spectrum Disorder


What is Autism?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a person's social communication, behavior, and cognitive functioning (Oesch, 2019). However, according to (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (2023), autism spectrum disorder is a brain development that affects how a person sees and socializes with others, producing difficulties with social interaction and communication. The condition also exhibits restricted and repetitive behavioral patterns. The term "spectrum" refers to the vast variety of symptoms and severity in autism spectrum disorder; therefore, autism is not a disease; it is a mental condition that varies from person to person.


The Positive Effects of Hiring Individuals with Autism

According to (Giannantonio & Hurley-Hanson (2023), employers who recruit people with ASD benefit from a workforce with desired knowledge, skills, and talents, boosting the pool of intellectual capital associated with a more varied workforce and strengthening a company's reputation and social capital through diversity efforts. Employees with ASD have less absenteeism, are more likely to come on time, are more dependable, and have far lower turnover rates than neurotypical employees. As a result, the company should consider hiring ASD individuals alongside regular employees.

 

Hiring Autistic Individuals: Challenges and Misconceptions

Autistic employees struggle with leadership and unfamiliar circumstances, and they require costly accommodations, which affects the bottom line. They lack potential and dependability, offering them uninterested in advancing in their careers (Magro, 2023). 

Self-Reflection

Many large organizations, like Microsoft, SAP, IKEA and HP Enterprise/DXC Technology (HPE/DXC), have begun particularly recruiting and training individuals who have autism in the current global market.


Conclusion

It is critical to accommodate autistic people in the workplace for their well-being and productivity. Clear communication, sensory-friendly locations, flexible work arrangements, and job coaching are all important techniques. Employers must take the initiative to understand and accommodate the particular requirements of employees with ASD, establishing a more inclusive workplace culture. This creates a happy and welcoming work atmosphere, which improves employee retention, productivity, and general well-being.

References

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2023. mayoclinic.org. [Online]
Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/autism-spectrum-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20352928

Giannantonio, C. M. & Hurley-Hanson, A. E., 2023. 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited. [Online]
Available at: https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/opinion-and-blog/benefits-employing-individuals-autism-create-a-fairer-society

Magro, K., 2023. Autism Speaks Inc. [Online]
Available at: https://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/common-misconceptions-about-autistic-employees

Oesch, T., 2019. Shrm.org. [Online]
Available at: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/behavioral-competencies/global-and-cultural-effectiveness/pages/autism-at-work-hiring-and-training-employees-on-the-spectrum.aspx

 

Comments

  1. Rampragash MBA 2023July 28, 2023 at 3:44 AM

    Research shows that there can be business benefits to hiring employees with autism. People on the spectrum often demonstrate trustworthiness, strong memories, ...


    I appreciate you sharing your knowledge because it's crucial for businesses.

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  2. Dimuthu Edirisinghe - MBA28July 31, 2023 at 6:29 AM

    It is proven that people with autism are having an ability to focus on details, trustworthy and innovative. Also, they are honest. Moreover, organizations will receive many benefits from hiring people with autism such as brand improvements, tax benefits, change working environments and etc.

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  3. Nimantha WickremasingheAugust 2, 2023 at 7:28 AM

    Interesting read about promoting an inclusive workplace. While autistic personnel may be able to perform well as individuals, since almost all organisations operate in teams nowadays, I think it should be investigated more on how to accommodate them in team settings as their interactions with other personnel could be challenging.

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  4. Dinesh Chamira WijesinghaAugust 11, 2023 at 7:25 AM

    fantastic blog post! Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Why It's a Win-Win to Hire Workers with Autism Spectrum Disorder. investigating the distinctive abilities, viewpoints, and strengths that people with autism spectrum disorders bring to your team. Let's create a welcoming atmosphere where everyone can prosper!

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  5. Prabath MudaligeAugust 12, 2023 at 8:41 PM

    The conclusion stresses the importance of accommodating autistic individuals in the workplace through strategies such as clear communication, sensory-friendly environments, and job coaching. The call for an inclusive workplace culture demonstrates an understanding of the needs of employees with ASD, ultimately contributing to improved retention, productivity, and overall well-being.

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  6. Lakshani N UlladupitiyeAugust 13, 2023 at 3:29 AM

    business benefits to hiring employees with autism. People on the spectrum often demonstrate trustworthiness, strong memories, reliability, adherence to rules and attention to detail. They are often good at coding -a skill that is in high demand.

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  7. I U K YaddehigeAugust 15, 2023 at 8:59 AM

    Autistic traits are very useful for problem solving tasks, as it means they consider a broader range of possibilities and are less likely to make assumptions. This means autistic people can bring unique perspectives and solve problems differently within a workplace.

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