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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021

Inclusive Communication Model Supporting the Employment Cycle of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Michał T Tomczak, Joanna Maria Szulc, Małgorzata Szczerska

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Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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9 citing papers in PubMed, 42 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Michał T TomczakFaculty of Management and Economics, Gdańsk University of Technology, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-2916-5015
Joanna Maria SzulcHuddersfield Business School, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, UK.ORCID 0000-0001-9182-8425
Małgorzata SzczerskaFaculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics, Gdańsk University of Technology, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland.ORCID 0000-0003-4628-6158
Gdańsk University of Technology · PLUniversity of Huddersfield · GB

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6 · The paper itself

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.

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Autism Spectrum DisorderCommunicationEmploymentHumansQualitative Researchautism spectrum disorderscommunicationhuman resources managementjob retentionneurodiversityonboardingrecruitmentselection

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PMID33925072
PMCPMC8125785
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