Categorías: Todo - barriers - awareness - challenges - recruitment

por Ludovica Airaghi hace 18 horas

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ASD

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) face multiple barriers in the employment sector, influenced by various socio-economic and organizational factors. High unemployment rates and social inequality exacerbate the issue, while vocational rehabilitation (

ASD

Personal

Personal hygiene and grooming issues

Lack of self-confidence and independence

Co-occurring conditions and mental health

Lack of work-readiness skills and awareness

Environment

Socio-economic environment

External environment
Insufficient VR services and other employment supports
High unemployment rates and social inequality
Disincentives to competitive employment
VR services
Access difficulties to VR services
Prioritization of job placement over job fit and prolonged service duration
Insufficient tailored support
Lack of ASD-specific knowledge in service providers

Organization

Work Environment
Workplace social exclusion and lack of peer support
Unclear job expectations and skill mismatch
Inadequate workplace accommodation
Lack of ASD awareness and stigma
Employer's concerns and negative attitudes
HR processes
Limited access to on-site training
Recruiter bias and limited ASD awareness
Sensory barriers in job interviews and lack of adjustments
Emphasis on social skills in job interviews
Uncertainty and ambiguity in the recruitment process

ASD

Participation (Work Inclusion)

Pessimism and frustration with the employment process
Fear of disclosure and perceived stigma
Anxiety
Stress and pressure to mask autistic traits

Activities (Work performance)

Rigidity and adaptability issues
Social interactions and workplace relations difficulties
Difficulties following instructions
Need for continuous support and supervision
Attention and focus challenges
Task independence and performance challenges
Learning and skills generalization difficulties
Self-promotion and self-advocacy difficulties
Job search, job application and job interview difficulties

Body Structures & Functions (ASD characteristics)

Emotional dysregulation
Echolalia, disruptive vocalizations
Intellectual Impairements
Disruptive behaviours
Highly restricted, fixated interests
Insistence on sameness and difficulties with change
Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior
Hyper- or hyporeactivity to sensory input
Deficit in socio-communication and social interaction