Autism is a neurodivergence that will always be present in a person’s life, with some autists needing lifelong support and care in ways that are individual to their specific needs. This is especially true of employment and this episode uncovers recent research into this fascinating area, with some solutions that may result in a more inclusive workplace for everyone.

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Bertilsdotter Rosqvist, H., Hultman, L. and Hallqvist, J. (2023) 'Managing Vocational Work, Achieving and Sustaining Work Performance: Support and Self-management amongst Young Autistic Adults in the Context of Vocational Support Interventions in Sweden', The British journal of social work, 53(1), pp. 258-275.

Brighenti, S. et al. (2023) 'Social Skills and Cognitive Training to Support Work-Related Skills and Job Placement in a Group of Autistic Adults: Effectiveness of a Neuropsychological and Social Skills Intervention: A Case Series Study on a Pilot Program', Community mental health journal, 59(8), pp. 1610-1618.

Djela, M. (2021) 'Change of autism narrative is required to improve employment of autistic people', Advances in autism, 7(1), pp. 86-100.

Fong, C. J. et al. (2021) 'Interventions for improving employment outcomes for persons with autism spectrum disorders: A systematic review update', Campbell systematic review, 17(3), pp. e1185-n/a.

Martin, V. et al. (2023) 'Sustainable employment depends on quality relationships between supervisors and their employees on the autism spectrum', Disability and rehabilitation, 45(11), pp. 1784-1795.