Every cause has an effect.
It is proven that the issues that adults with autism are dealing with relate directly to specific root causes. When we start to become aware and understand these causes, we are then better equipped to help and make a difference.
Cause: Companies are not accessible to adults with Autism.
Effect: The majority of Adults with Autism are unemployed. Employers are missing out on the opportunities of valuable workers.
Effect: The majority of Adults with Autism are unemployed. Employers are missing out on the opportunities of valuable workers.
Cause: Adults with Autism need an organized routine-based working environment.
Effect: It is difficult to find job opportunities to accompany these needs.
Effect: It is difficult to find job opportunities to accompany these needs.
Cause: Employers don't understand the needs and unique circumstances that adults with Autism need to work under.
Effect: These adults then feel unable to get any job. It is hard for them to understand that all job atmospheres are different. (For example, if an adult with autism had a bad experience at one job, they tend to think that all jobs will be like that)
Effect: These adults then feel unable to get any job. It is hard for them to understand that all job atmospheres are different. (For example, if an adult with autism had a bad experience at one job, they tend to think that all jobs will be like that)
Cause: Workplace Bullying
Effect: It has been found that adults with autism are being bullied in the workplace, and are quitting their jobs. Posts and articles have been cited that some bosses harass their autistic employees. A women in a local newspaper article stated that her boss was making frequent snarky remarks directed at her disability. The problem was that she could not quit her job because she would have no other way to pay her bills.
Effect: It has been found that adults with autism are being bullied in the workplace, and are quitting their jobs. Posts and articles have been cited that some bosses harass their autistic employees. A women in a local newspaper article stated that her boss was making frequent snarky remarks directed at her disability. The problem was that she could not quit her job because she would have no other way to pay her bills.
Cause: Lack of communication between employee and employer.
Effect: Adults with autism have unique communication needs. Studies have stated that the word “autism” has its origin in the Greek word “autos,” which means “self.” People with ASD are often self-absorbed and seem to exist in a private world in which they have limited ability to successfully communicate and interact with others. Adults with ASD may have difficulty developing language skills and understanding what others say to them. They also often have difficulty communicating nonverbally, such as through hand gestures, eye contact, and facial expressions. Communication is a crucial role in getting (and KEEPING) a job.
Effect: Adults with autism have unique communication needs. Studies have stated that the word “autism” has its origin in the Greek word “autos,” which means “self.” People with ASD are often self-absorbed and seem to exist in a private world in which they have limited ability to successfully communicate and interact with others. Adults with ASD may have difficulty developing language skills and understanding what others say to them. They also often have difficulty communicating nonverbally, such as through hand gestures, eye contact, and facial expressions. Communication is a crucial role in getting (and KEEPING) a job.
Cause: The job setting not accompanying the needs of those with autism.
Effect: Those with ASD have sensory issues. These can vary from light sensitivity, temperature, unwanted physical contact, etc. When the workplace has a large amount of people, it's possible that these sensory issues will be a problem. Take working at a coffee shop for example- it’s just to busy and fast-paced for most adults with ASD to work in. People constantly chattering, loud noises and lights, constant social interaction, all of the above.
Effect: Those with ASD have sensory issues. These can vary from light sensitivity, temperature, unwanted physical contact, etc. When the workplace has a large amount of people, it's possible that these sensory issues will be a problem. Take working at a coffee shop for example- it’s just to busy and fast-paced for most adults with ASD to work in. People constantly chattering, loud noises and lights, constant social interaction, all of the above.
Cause: The work pace either being too fast or too slow.
Effect: Most people underestimate people with ASD. They are highly intelligent, and can pick up on things quickly (when it doesn't come to social settings). Oftentimes employers/job trainees take things very slow. This might be nice for some, but the majority of people on the spectrum work better when they can hear the directions and get right to work. Keeping in mind that autism is a spectrum, we also know that some work best at a slower pace. When a job setting dosnt suit the pace that one works best at, it is hard to perform at ones best.
Effect: Most people underestimate people with ASD. They are highly intelligent, and can pick up on things quickly (when it doesn't come to social settings). Oftentimes employers/job trainees take things very slow. This might be nice for some, but the majority of people on the spectrum work better when they can hear the directions and get right to work. Keeping in mind that autism is a spectrum, we also know that some work best at a slower pace. When a job setting dosnt suit the pace that one works best at, it is hard to perform at ones best.
Cause: Most adults with autism do not disclose their disability.
Effect: When autism is not disclosed, it is extremely hard for the boss/employer to create the accommodations necessary for the employee. This leads to confusion and unawareness.
Effect: When autism is not disclosed, it is extremely hard for the boss/employer to create the accommodations necessary for the employee. This leads to confusion and unawareness.