Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects communication and behaviour (Nimh.nih.gov, 2019). People who are suffering from autistic disorders are lacking good social interactions. They make little or inconsistent eye contact. And they tend not to look at or listen to people.
So why do companies hire autistic people?
though they have communication issues and improper social interactions these people are having a set of unique skills and traits.
though they have communication issues and improper social interactions these people are having a set of unique skills and traits.
People with autism will often see the world in a different way and thus they tend to enjoy the security of familiarity and routine. Its easier to manage with up with their work life. This is a positive trait in a working environment. And also they are detail-oriented, highly analytical, and able to focus intensely on tasks. Autistic people are never distracted by social interference or environmental conditions
Most of the autistic people are hired by leading tech companies(Microsoft, SAP, Google). The first company to hire an autistic person is SAP.
"We’re looking for individuals with attention to detail and problem-solving skills and that is a sweet spot in technical roles. Our current program is based in our headquarters in Redmond, Washington but we have plans to extend it outside the US" explains Neil Barnett, director of inclusive hiring for Microsoft.(Forbes.com, 2019)
"We’re looking for individuals with attention to detail and problem-solving skills and that is a sweet spot in technical roles. Our current program is based in our headquarters in Redmond, Washington but we have plans to extend it outside the US" explains Neil Barnett, director of inclusive hiring for Microsoft.(Forbes.com, 2019)
The interviewing process of these autistic people is completely different from a standard interviewing process.
People with autism often develop a keen interest in a particular subject and become hugely knowledgeable about it. If you can discover what this interest is during the interview, and encourage the candidate to talk about it, it can help put them at ease.
Sometimes jokes and sarcasm are not understood well by individuals with autism, as physical cues are hard for them to read. Therefore, be straightforward and express yourself clearly. Also, if there are gaps in the conversation don’t rush in to fill the silence, the person may just need a little longer to formulate their response. (Days, 2019)
References
- Days, A. (2019). THE BENEFITS OF HIRING PEOPLE WITH AUTISM – GUEST POST - National Awareness Days Events Calendar 2018 & 2019 - UK & US. [online] National Awareness Days Events Calendar 2018 & 2019 - UK & US. Available at: https://www.awarenessdays.com/the-benefits-of-hiring-people-with-autism-guest-post/ [Accessed 9 Apr. 2019].
- Nimh.nih.gov. (2019). NIMH » Autism Spectrum Disorder. [online] Available at: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd/index.shtml [Accessed 9 Apr. 2019].
- Forbes.com. (2019). The Benefits Of Employing People With Autism. [online] Available at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/karenhigginbottom/2018/05/31/the-benefits-of-employing-people-with-autism/#1140352772cb [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019].
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