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Neurodiverse people, in
contemporary times, still
face barriers to finding
employment.
According to the Australian Federation of
Disability Organisations, other barriers
include:
Misinformation and attitudes towards a
person with a disability and their capacity
to complete role demands.
Meagre understanding, support and
confidence to speak about and raise
awareness of disabilities in the workplace.
Assumptions around risks that could arise
– including superannuation and
Workcover.
Making the workplace accessible, lack of
development opportunities, and a focus
on low-skill jobs over building careers with
longevity.
Minor visibility and minimal representation
in the workplace.
BARRIERS BLOCKING PEOPLE WITH
AUTISM FROM FINDING EMPLOYMENT
Neurodiverse people, in contemporary times,
still face barriers to finding employment. As
previously mentioned, unemployment rates
for people with autism are high. . A research
article out of the UK identified:
