Cited by 11Disability Education and EmploymentAutism Spectrum Disorder ResearchEmployment and Welfare Studies

Autistic-inclusive employment: a qualitative interpretive meta-synthesis

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Morris, Rae, Southey, Sarah, Pilatzke, Megan·2025·The British Journal of Social Work

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Abstract Inclusive employment is a key topic and area of practice for social workers. Unfortunately, autistic adults face multiple barriers to accessing and retaining employment. There is much to be learned through reflection on the employment experiences of autistic individuals to gain a more nuanced insight on the phenomenon of autistic-inclusive employment. Informed by critical disability and neurodiversity scholarship, a qualitative interpretive meta-analysis was conducted to review and interpret autistic adults’ experiences with employment and offer a translational understanding of autistic-inclusive employment for key stakeholders. Eleven (N = 11) qualitative studies utilizing inclusive research design and representing 632 participants were reviewed and synthesized through the lens of inclusive employment. This process resulted in four key themes that describe autistic adults’ experiences with autistic-inclusive employment: (1) organizational culture, (2) workplace environment, (3) disclosure and accommodations, and (4) role alignment. Findings from this study highlight opportunities to enhance autistic-inclusive workplace policies and practices. Relevant implications for social workers, employers, researchers, policy makers, and autism advocates are shared.

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Authors
Morris, R., Southey, S., & Pilatzke, M.
Affiliations
  • University of British Columbia (CA)
  • Wilfrid Laurier University (CA)
  • Autistic Self-Advocate , Sudbury, Ontario P3A 5P3,
Corresponding author
Morris, Rae
Venue
The British Journal of Social Work
Published
2025-02-15
Volume
55
Issue
4
Pages
1794-1815
ISSN
  • 0045-3102 (ISSN-L)
  • 1468-263X
OpenAlex
W4407624415
Cited by
11
References
95
Citations by year
2026: 9 · 2025: 2
FWCI
11.44
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
The British Journal of Social Work (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
Funders
  • Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (# 752–2020-2184, #767–2022-1558)
  • University of British Columbia Department of Psychiatry Institute of Mental Health Marshall Scholar
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Safety Research › Disability Education and Employment
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Employment and Welfare Studies
Keywords
autistic adults, inclusive employment, neurodiversity, barriers to employment, workplace accommodations, disclosure, organizational culture, work environment, role alignment, workplace policies, social work practice

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