Non-Autistic Employees' Perspectives on the Implementation of an Autism Employment Programme

Autor/inn/en	Spoor, Jennifer R.; Bury, Simon M.; Hedley, Darren
Titel	Non-Autistic Employees' Perspectives on the Implementation of an Autism Employment Programme
Quelle	In: Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 25 (2021) 8, S.2177-2188 (12 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Spoor, Jennifer R.) ORCID (Bury, Simon M.) ORCID (Hedley, Darren)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1362-3613
DOI	10.1177/13623613211012880
Schlagwörter	Autism; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Employee Attitudes; Program Implementation; Employment Programs; Foreign Countries; Negative Attitudes; Attitudes toward Disabilities; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Autismus; Arbeitnehmerinteresse; Employment program; Employment programme; Employment programmes; Beschäftigungsprogramm; Ausland; Negative Fixierung; Australien
Abstract	Although employees' attitudes towards an autism employment programme may impact its ultimate success, there is limited research examining the implementation of these programmes from the perspective of non-autistic employees (i.e. co-workers and managers). This study explored the implementation of an Australian-based supported autism employment programme, drawing on qualitative data collected from 32 employees working with autistic trainees in the programme. Thematic analysis revealed three main themes. The "programme benefits" theme suggested that the employment programme and autistic trainees were generally viewed positively, with the programme benefitting both the trainees and the organisation, and leading to greater understanding of autism. However, negative attitudes and perceptions of special treatment contributed to "programme challenges," which paralleled challenges that have been observed with other disability and diversity programmes. The design of this specific programme led to "concerns about workforce integration," such as reduced opportunity for social and work integration into the broader workplace. This research extends the research on diversity management in the context of autism employment and provides practical insights into barriers and facilitators associated with implementing autism employment programmes. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01