Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Part I The Scope of the Issue
1. Generation A and Autism in the Workplace
2 The Stigma of Autism
3 The Costs of Autism
4 The Career Experiences of Individuals with ASD
Part II The Transition to Employment
5 The Transition Needs of Young Adults With Autism
6 Universities with Autism Initiatives
7 The Labor Market Skills Gap and Autism
8 Employers' Perspectives on Hiring Individuals with Autism
Part III The Employment of Individuals with Autism
9. Organizations with Autism Initiatives
10 Leadership and Autism
11 A Model for Hiring Individuals With Autism
12 The Benefits of Employing Individuals with Autism
Synopsis
Fills a gap in workplace disability literature.
Discusses the financial and social costs of autism for individuals and organizations
Explores the stigma of autism and the effects of this stigma on work outcomes
Presents the perceptions of hiring individuals with autism from the organization's perspective.