Attitudes called barrier to employment for people with autism
November 2nd, 2007From the (Edinburgh) Scotsman:
PEOPLE with autism are being discriminated against by employers and denied education because of ignorance.
The National Autistic Society in Scotland says employer attitudes are the reason that only 13 percent of adults with autism are employed.
“Employers have a fear of the unknown that prevents them from recruiting someone with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD),” said the society’s national director.
“In fact, especially for someone with Asperger syndrome, the characteristics of their condition make them an employer’s dream.
“Punctual, sticking to the rules, not engaging in gossip or office politics: they could be the perfect employee.”
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