"autistic people often felt they were labelled as 'troublesome' or 'unreasonable' when they requested adjustments, with their employers not believing they had any genuine need for workplace adjustments" https://t.co/6fpVqMN48M UK survey results (pre-pandemic)
Autistic adults' views and experiences of requesting and receiving workplace adjustments in the UK.
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The overall discussions reveal strong support for the publication’s emphasis on proactive adjustments and the barriers faced by autistic adults, exemplified by phrases like 'automate identification' and 'labelled as troublesome.' The tone reflects concern and advocacy, emphasizing the importance of systemic change and the relevance of research in shaping workplace inclusion efforts.
The discussions strongly support the need for proactive employer involvement and highlight that many autistic individuals face challenges in requesting workplace adjustments, aligning with the study's findings.
The tweets reflect high interest, as they emphasize the significance of the publication, its findings, and related advocacy actions, showing engagement with the topic.
Participants delve into issues like social and organizational barriers, the stigma of requesting adjustments, and the importance of supportive policies, indicating deep engagement.
The discourse underscores that the research could influence workplace practices and policies, with examples of calls for systemic change and understanding, implying substantial impact.
Abstract in brief
- Autistic adults in the UK view workplace adjustments as important but often face challenges in requesting and receiving them, primarily because they feel responsible for identifying their needs and specifying adjustments.
- Participants reported difficulties in navigating social and organizational barriers that hinder the effective implementation of necessary workplace accommodations, which negatively affected their wellbeing and employment options.
- The study emphasizes the need for employers to proactively identify and support workplace adjustments and create more inclusive environments to help autistic employees succeed.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyLatest gov figures continue to show that autistic people continue to be one of the groups least likely to be in employment. There is a "need for employers to take a more active role in the identification and implementation of workplace adjustments" https://t.co/2pIoAUrWRd
Three things this #FlexibleWorkingDay Employers need to take an active role to 1) identify need for adjustments 2) establish specific beneficial adjustments So that the autistic (& all) employees can easily 3) request adjustments that work https://t.co/2pIoAUrWRd
Thrilled that my first, first-author publication is live on @PLOSONE now!
Autism and employment: "Autistic individuals are often faced with the burden of identifying the need for adjustments, identifying the appropriate adjustments and requesting the adjustment from their employer. Employers must take a more proactive role" https://t.co/40ltMlqwIQ
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‘Autistic people often struggle to access workplace adjustments. This article outlines the experiences of 181 autistic adults of requesting & receiving workplace adjustments in the UK. #ActuallyAutistic https://t.co/KS0DorYn7g https://t.co/nPE6R32CRy https://t.co/mq2FmRCcBN
RT @CRAE_IOE: Latest gov figures continue to show that autistic people continue to be one of the groups least likely to be in employment.…
RT @CRAE_IOE: Latest gov figures continue to show that autistic people continue to be one of the groups least likely to be in employment.…
RT @CRAE_IOE: Latest gov figures continue to show that autistic people continue to be one of the groups least likely to be in employment.…
RT @CRAE_IOE: Latest gov figures continue to show that autistic people continue to be one of the groups least likely to be in employment.…
RT @CRAE_IOE: Latest gov figures continue to show that autistic people continue to be one of the groups least likely to be in employment.…
RT @CRAE_IOE: Latest gov figures continue to show that autistic people continue to be one of the groups least likely to be in employment.…
RT @CRAE_IOE: Latest gov figures continue to show that autistic people continue to be one of the groups least likely to be in employment.…
RT @CRAE_IOE: Latest gov figures continue to show that autistic people continue to be one of the groups least likely to be in employment.…
RT @CRAE_IOE: Latest gov figures continue to show that autistic people continue to be one of the groups least likely to be in employment.…
RT @CRAE_IOE: Latest gov figures continue to show that autistic people continue to be one of the groups least likely to be in employment.…
Latest gov figures continue to show that autistic people continue to be one of the groups least likely to be in employment. There is a "need for employers to take a more active role in the identification and implementation of workplace adjustments" https://t.co/2pIoAUrWRd
RT @CRAE_IOE: Three things this #FlexibleWorkingDay Employers need to take an active role to 1) identify need for adjustments 2) establish…
RT @CRAE_IOE: Three things this #FlexibleWorkingDay Employers need to take an active role to 1) identify need for adjustments 2) establish…
RT @CRAE_IOE: Three things this #FlexibleWorkingDay Employers need to take an active role to 1) identify need for adjustments 2) establish…
RT @CRAE_IOE: Three things this #FlexibleWorkingDay Employers need to take an active role to 1) identify need for adjustments 2) establish…
RT @CRAE_IOE: Three things this #FlexibleWorkingDay Employers need to take an active role to 1) identify need for adjustments 2) establish…
Three things this #FlexibleWorkingDay Employers need to take an active role to 1) identify need for adjustments 2) establish specific beneficial adjustments So that the autistic (& all) employees can easily 3) request adjustments that work https://t.co/2pIoAUrWRd
RT @GMAutismC: Autism and employment: "Autistic individuals are often faced with the burden of identifying the need for adjustments, ident…
RT @GMAutismC: Autism and employment: "Autistic individuals are often faced with the burden of identifying the need for adjustments, ident…
Autism and employment: "Autistic individuals are often faced with the burden of identifying the need for adjustments, identifying the appropriate adjustments and requesting the adjustment from their employer. Employers must take a more proactive role" https://t.co/40ltMlqwIQ
Really valuable research article on reasonable adjustments to support autistic people in employment: https://t.co/diJASqWIIf
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RT @autismcrisis: "autistic people often felt they were labelled as 'troublesome' or 'unreasonable' when they requested adjustments, with t…
RT @autismcrisis: "autistic people often felt they were labelled as 'troublesome' or 'unreasonable' when they requested adjustments, with t…
RT @autismcrisis: "autistic people often felt they were labelled as 'troublesome' or 'unreasonable' when they requested adjustments, with t…
RT @autismcrisis: "autistic people often felt they were labelled as 'troublesome' or 'unreasonable' when they requested adjustments, with t…
RT @autismcrisis: "autistic people often felt they were labelled as 'troublesome' or 'unreasonable' when they requested adjustments, with t…
RT @autismcrisis: "autistic people often felt they were labelled as 'troublesome' or 'unreasonable' when they requested adjustments, with t…
RT @autismcrisis: "autistic people often felt they were labelled as 'troublesome' or 'unreasonable' when they requested adjustments, with t…
"autistic people often felt they were labelled as 'troublesome' or 'unreasonable' when they requested adjustments, with their employers not believing they had any genuine need for workplace adjustments" https://t.co/6fpVqMN48M UK survey results (pre-pandemic)
RT @jaderdavies: Thrilled that my first, first-author publication is live on @PLOSONE now!
Here’s the link again if you’d like to read the paper in full: https://t.co/kBkkfK5S54 /end
Thrilled that my first, first-author publication is live on @PLOSONE now!
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