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Dual perspectives in autism spectrum disorders and employment: toward a better fit in the workplace

Diener, Marissa L., Wright, Cheryl A., Taylor, Carly, D’Astous, Valerie, Lasrich, Lauren·2020·Work
DOI 10.3233/wor-203268
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BACKGROUND: Compared with people with other disabilities, individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have the lowest rates of employment and switch jobs at a higher frequency. Thus, understanding how to support workplace success for people with ASD is important. OBJECTIVE: Grounded in an ecological conceptual model, this study explores the dual employment perspectives of adults with ASD and supervisors who worked with individuals with ASD. METHODS: Using participatory research methods, a purposive sample of ten adults with ASD (all verbal with high school diplomas) and ten supervisors participated in semi-structured interviews on employment experiences. Qualitative analyses were used to identify themes. RESULTS: Four major themes emerged from an ecological framework to create a strong person-environment fit in the workplace: 1) building on interest/experiences/strengths/skills, 2) reducing social demands, 3) clear communication and expectations, and 4) ASD awareness for work environment. Comparisons between the two groups of participants showed substantive differences in expectations and accommodations. CONCLUSIONS: Supervisors, although eager to employ individuals with ASD, could benefit by employing an ecological model to successful employment. Results indicate that multiple lenses on the process of employment for those with ASD can lead to better outcomes in the workplace.

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  • More structured approaches, including transparent recruitment stages, clearly sequenced workflows, and role-aligned assessments, may improve clarity and consistency across organisational processes.

    “more structured approaches, including transparent recruitment stages, clearly sequenced workflows, and role-aligned assessments, may improve clarity and consistency across organisational processes (Nishith et al., 2025; Dreaver et al., 2020; Diener et al., 2020)”

    From The system-level organisational design framework: a neuro-cognitive trait interaction approach to workplace inclusion for autistic people (2026) · cites this paper as Diener et al., 2020

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Authors
Diener, M. L., Wright, C. A., Taylor, C., D’Astous, V., & Lasrich, L.
Affiliations
  • Department of Family and Consumer Studies, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
  • University of Utah (US)
Corresponding author
Wright, Cheryl A.
ORCID
Wright, Cheryl A.
Venue
Work
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Published
2020-10-20
Volume
67
Issue
1
Pages
223-237
ISSN
  • 1051-9815 (ISSN-L)
  • 1875-9270
DOI
10.3233/wor-203268
OpenAlex
W3087526255
Cited by
37
References
48
Citations by year
2026: 5 · 2025: 10 · 2024: 13 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 4
FWCI
3.06
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Work (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
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
autism spectrum disorder, employment of autistic people, workplace accommodations, person-environment fit, ecological model, supervisor perspectives, job stability
MeSH terms
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Achievement, Adult, Employment, Persons with Disabilities, Disabled Persons, Humans, Workplace

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