Our Employ Autism programme is helping bridge the gap from education to employment for autistic people. Matthew recently completed a four-week placement with the Home Office. He previously struggled to find work due to employers not being understanding of autism. He said: “I have found that when I disclose I’m autistic, I haven’t been offered the role.” Employers can support autistic people in the workplace by supporting them to work in a way that suits them best. For Matthew this meant clear instructions and a predictable routine. His in-person office days were agreed in advance, which he said gave him time to plan his travel arrangements beforehand. Speaking about his internship, Matthew said: “This was a fantastic opportunity to gain work experience and develop my skills in an inclusive and supportive environment. “My communication skills improved, and I now feel much more confident about being in the workplace.” 👉 Learn more about our Employ Autism programme: https://bit.ly/3qNs8XU
Thank you for sharing Ambitious about Autism. This is a lovely example from the public sector of how employers can support autistic people in the workplace 'to work in a way that suits them best.' And by providing a supportive and inclusive environment achieving outcomes which benefit everyone. Miranda Kemp Daran Bennett RPD Foundation Dr Shirley Woods-Gallagher Thriiver Steve Sawyer Helen McLaren Autism Support Crawley
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2dFabulous news about Matthew, when people feel that they are being understood they rise to challenges; push themselves and shine!