Autism in the Workplace
1h 19mIntermediate2023-06-06
Authors

Tiffany Jameson
Workplace Inclusion Strategic Consultant

Nicole Seaward
Course details
One in 44 people in the world is on the autistic spectrum. That translates to over 89 million people on the spectrum in the global workforce. In this course, workplace inclusion consultant Tiffany Jameson and neurodivergent and disability inclusion expert Nicole Seaward discuss ways to include and support your autistic colleagues. Tiffany and Nicole offer an overview of autism, including the language used to discuss it and the impact of multiple diagnoses. They explain autism traits, then dive into ways to work effectively with your autistic colleagues in social interactions, learning preferences, creating an environment where they can work comfortably, and building psychological safety as a manager. They show you how to be inclusive in job posts, interviews, onboarding, performance evaluations, and more. Tiffany and Nicole also share discussions with autistics who describe their experiences.
Skills covered
Neurodiversity SupportInclusive LeadershipDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)Leadership and ManagementDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - What this course is about
- 02 - Who this course is for
1. An Overview of Autism
- 03 - First, a thank-you
- 04 - The journey
- 05 - The language
- 06 - The impact of multiple diagnoses
2. Autism Traits
- 07 - Autism traits - Part 1
- 08 - Autism traits - Part 2
3. Working Effectively with Your Autistic Colleagues
- 09 - Social interactions
- 10 - Learning preferences
- 11 - Communication
- 12 - Sensory and environment
- 13 - Hybrid and remote work
- 14 - Psychological safety
4. Supporting throughout the Employment Lifecycle
- 15 - Job posts
- 16 - Inclusive interviews for all
- 17 - Orientation, onboarding, and check-ins
- 18 - Performance evaluations
5. In Their Own Voices
- 19 - Understand the emotional toll of self-advocacy
- 20 - Understand intersectionality
Conclusion
- 21 - Fireside chat with Tiffany and Nicole