Generation A : perspectives on special populations and international research on autism in the workplace / edited by Amy E. Hurley-Hanson, Cristina M. Giannantonio.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hurley-Hanson, Amy E., editor.

Giannantonio, Cristina M., editor.

Series:

Emerald studies in workplace neurodiversity.

Emerald Studies in Workplace Neurodiversity

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Autism spectrum disorders.

Autistic people--Employment.

Autistic people.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (241 pages)

Place of Publication:

Bingley, UK : Emerald Publishing Limited, [2022]

Summary:

Providing several new contributions to both the disabilities literature and research on special populations and international perspectives on Generation A, this book explores ways that researchers can help facilitate finding and maintaining employment for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Contents:

Cover

Generation A

Emerald Studies in Workplace Neurodiversity

Generation A: Perspectives on Special Populations and International Research on Autism in the Workplace

Copyright

Dedication

Table of Contents

About the Contributors

Acknowledgments

Preface

References

Introduction

List of Figures and Tables

I. Special Populations Affected by Generation A

1. Creating Career Opportunities for Women with Autism in STEM

Abstract

Women in STEM

Individuals with Autism Pursuing STEM

Women with Autism

Bridging the Gap

Data Collection: Current Labor Market Trends for General and ASD-Related Skills

Data Collection Procedures

"Autism Skills" Mapped onto Labor Market Skills

Soft/Technical/Hard Skills and Projected Job Growth Rate

Preparing for Transition to the Workforce

Supporting Transition Stakeholders and Structures

Application: Creating an Intervention Framework Based on the Data

FACES Framework

Facilitation

Awareness

Connection

Exposure

Support

Conclusion

2. Workplace Experiences of Parents of Children with ASD

Workplace Experiences of Parents of Children with ASD

Outcomes of Being a PASD for Employees and Organizations

Organizational Support of PASDs

3. Career Progression: Strategies Used by Self-Advocates with ASD and Their Allies

Self-Advocacy and Allyship

Self-Determination, Advocacy, and Self-Esteem

Mentorship

Incivility

Overall Purpose of the Current Study

Method

Participants

Design

Procedure

Measures

Analysis

Results

Discussion

Limitations

4. Stellar Evolution: Career Paths of Autistic Professionals in Corporate Law Firms

Introduction.

The Legal Profession Is a Star Factory

The Proto Star

T-Tauri

The Main Sequence

Red Giant

Fusion of Heavy Elements

Supernovae

Nothing about us Without us

II. International Research on Generation A

5. Enabling Neurodiversity in the Workplace via Inclusive Human Resource Practices*

Literature Review

Defining Neurodiversity

Effective Traits of the Neurodiverse Workers

Theoretical Lenses for Managing Neurodiversity

Social Identity Theory and People with ASD

Psychological Safety Theory and People with ASD

Current Employment

Challenges Faced by Neurodiverse Workers and Employers

Data Collection

Data Analyses

Main Theme 1: Current Management

Individual Consideration

Awareness Education and Training

Engagement with Advisory Organizations

Main Theme 2: Challenges in Managing People with ASD

ASD Specific Challenges

Disclosure of ASD

Main Theme 3: Outcomes of Employing People with ASD

Benefits of Employing People with ASD

Future Plans on Employing People with ASD

Theoretical Implications

Implications for Practice

Limitations and Future Research

Interview Guide

6. Autism, Generation A, and the Workplace: The Policy, Legal, and Institutional Framework in Trinidad and Tobago

Disability and ASD Statistics in Trinidad and Tobago

ASD and Disability Policy

National Policy on Persons with Disabilities

National Child Policy

Draft Education Policy Paper 2017-2022

Inclusive Education Policy

Labor/Workplace Policy

ASD, Disability, and the Law

International Law

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

ILO Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111)

ILO Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Disabled Persons) Convention (No. 159)

Regional Law

Domestic Law

The Equal Opportunity Act, Ch. 22:03

The Education Act, Ch. 39:01

The Children Act, Ch. 46:01

The Mental Health Act, Ch. 28:02

The Institutional Framework

Government

Institutional

Budgetary: Public Sector Investment Programme

Budgetary: Social Sector Investment Programme

NGOs

Recommendations

Employers

Generation A Individuals with ASD

Nongovernmental Organizations

Notes

7. Efficacy of Anti-Discrimination Legislation - The Case of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders

Prevailing Disability Theories

Considering Business Case Arguments

Employment

Anti-discrimination Legislation in the United Kingdom

Employment Tribunal Service in the United Kingdom

Tribunal Claims in Relation to Autism Spectrum Disorders

Employment Tribunal Service Statistics

Sample of Claims of Discrimination on the Basis of Disabilities

Outcomes

Looking Ahead to Future Workplace Changes

8. Generation A: Life Perspectives, Potentials, Challenges and Future of Neurodiverse Stars in India

Statistics Connected to Current ASD in India

Historical Overview of ASD in India

Neurodiversity

Role of Business Organizations

Recruitment Practices

Training and Onboarding

Relationship Building and Engagement

Career Advancements

Case of SAP Labs, India

Role of Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs)

Case of Action for Autism (AFA)

Timeline

Indian Scenario: Challenges for People with ASD.

Indian Road Ahead: For a Better World for People with ASD

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-80262-263-2