Search
Inclusive Communication Model Supporting the Employment Cycle of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Abstract
Difficulties with interpersonal communication experienced by individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) significantly contribute to their underrepresentation in the workforce as well as problems experienced while in employment. Consistently, it is vital to understand how communication within the employment cycle of this group can be improved. This study aims to identify and analyze the possibilities of modifying the communication processes around recruitment, selection, onboarding, and job retention to address the specific characteristics and needs of the representatives of this group. This qualitative study is based on 15 in-depth interviews conducted with 21 field experts, i.e.,: therapists, job trainers, and entrepreneurs employing people with ASD. The findings of this research informed the creation of an inclusive communication model supporting the employment cycle of individuals with ASD. The most important recommendations within the model that was created include the modification of job advertisements, use of less structured job interviews, providing opportunities for mentorship, and supportive and non-direct, electronically mediated communication. To apply the above-mentioned solutions and take full advantage of the talents of people with ASD, it is also necessary to provide tailored sensitivity and awareness training programs for their direct addressees as well as their neurotypical colleagues, including managerial staff.
Citations
-
1 3
CrossRef
-
0
Web of Science
-
1 5
Scopus
Authors (3)
Cite as
Full text
- Publication version
- Accepted or Published Version
- License
-
open in new tab
Keywords
Details
- Category:
- Articles
- Type:
- artykuły w czasopismach
- Published in:
-
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
no. 18,
ISSN: 1660-4601 - Language:
- English
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Bibliographic description:
- Tomczak M., Szulc J. M., Szczerska M.: Inclusive Communication Model Supporting the Employment Cycle of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders// International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health -Vol. 18,iss. 9 (2021), s.4696-
- DOI:
- Digital Object Identifier (open in new tab) 10.3390/ijerph18094696
- Sources of funding:
- Verified by:
- Gdańsk University of Technology
Referenced datasets
- dataset Long-term measurement of physiological parameters - patient 6 (serie 15)
- dataset Long-term measurement of physiological parameters - patient 5 (serie 23)
- dataset Long-term measurement of physiological parameters - patient 5 (serie 12)
- dataset Long-term measurement of physiological parameters - patient 5 (serie 2)
- dataset Long-term measurement of physiological parameters - patient 6 (serie 1)
- dataset Long-term measurement of physiological parameters - patient 5 (serie 7)
- dataset Long-term measurement of physiological parameters - patient 6 (serie 6)
- dataset Long-term measurement of physiological parameters - patient 5 (serie 22)
- dataset Long-term measurement of physiological parameters - patient 6 (serie 3)
- dataset Long-term measurement of physiological parameters - patient 5 (serie 3)
seen 140 times