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An Employer's Guide to Managing Professionals on the Autism Spectrum

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Employees with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may be hugely beneficial to a workforce, but it can be difficult for individuals with no formal training to manage these employees successfully. This definitive guide will help managers and colleagues successfully interact with and support these professionals on the autism spectrum so as to ensure mutual success.  
 
Integrate Autism Employment Advisors use their experience advising employers on how to successfully employ professionals on the autism spectrum to identify the everyday challenges faced by employees with ASD in the workplace and sets out reasonable, practical solutions for their managers and colleagues. Barriers to productivity are highlighted, such as the sensory environment, miscommunication, and inadequate training of colleagues. Easy-to-implement strategies to adapt the working environment are provided, such as agreeing on non-verbal cues to signal ending a conversation or establishing parameters for appropriate email length. This book is an essential resource for anyone who works with professionals on the autism spectrum. It will allow them to engage with and support their colleagues on the autism spectrum in a respectful way and help them achieve a greater level of working success.
1. Getting Started. 2. The Autistic Professionals. 3. Disclosure and Types of Employees on the Spectrum. Part I. Social Issues at Work. 4. Talking. 5. Social Interaction. Part II. Work Performance. 6. Organization. 7. Time Management. 8. Work Quality. 9. Emotional Regulation. Part III. Sensory Issues at Work. 10. Sensory Overload. Epilogue: The Spectrum of Autism.
This book offers an accessible and clear overview for supervisors, co-workers, and individuals on the autism spectrum about how to improve the employment experience for professionals with autism. It provides a useful look at why there is increased interest in improving employment outcomes for this group, potential issues to anticipate, and ways to improve the likelihood of a successful job match and improved outcomes in retention and advancement over time.
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