Amaze’s research into the experiences of autistic Australians highlights the barriers to employment.
Like most Australians, most autistic adults would like to be in paid employment.
38% of those who responded to Amaze’s survey are in a paid job. More than half would like to be working more hours than they currently do.
But of those currently unemployed more than half have never held a paid job.
It’s tough to apply for a job. Do you disclose your autism?
If your potential employer is understanding, they could help, by giving you more time to process the interview questions. Give you unambiguous directions about how to find the interview room.
If they are not understanding, how might it count against you in the selection process?
At work, employers make few adjustments to support autistic staff. The most common is to provide a set routine. Your workmates can be supportive, or not, as this TVC shows.
We can do better than this!
The 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 campaign can change the world if we keep on sharing and talking about it.