Research Summary
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Disclosing an autism diagnosis improves ratings of candidate performance in employment interviews
Deciding when or whether to disclose an Autism diagnosis in the workplace is often a challenging decision. This study suggests that disclosing during the interview process may enhance employment prospects. Previous research has shown that Autistic individuals often score lower on interview performance evaluations than their neurotypical peers, primarily due to differences in communication style…
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Ameliorating the disadvantage for autistic job seekers
Traditional interviews tend to use open ended questions, such as ‘what qualities would you bring to the job’ or ‘where do you see yourself in 5 years’, which require interpreting social cues and impression management tactics. This often leads to autistic candidates appearing as less competent than their neurotypical peers but is not indicative of…