Research Summary
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Autistic Adults’ Priorities for Future Autism Employment Research
In a study of 197 autistic adults, participants stressed the need for research on how to advance in their careers and transition out of work successfully. Despite 22% of autistic adults in the UK being employed, many feel stuck in roles that don’t reflect their skills or potential.
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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…