As autism spectrum disorder (ASD) escalates in prevalence, organizations are likely to strike employees whose lives are touched and reframed by this intense, pervading, and lifelong condition. As mental and fiscal challenges are heightened, families are dramatically changed.
Employees desire and must remain productive members of their organizations, but some adjustments are mandatory. Yet, little is known regarding the needs and expectations of workers whose children have been diagnosed with ASD. Further less is known regarding organizations, supervisors, and coworkers can reciprocate to nourish sensitivity, keep overall team equity, and sustain high quality performance.
This informative article reports the consequences of an in-depth study of working parents of kids with ASD as they openly and frankly share views on workplace needs and adjustments. Employees adamant that performance expectations should not be assuaged discussed the support and also the primary accommodation they sought: flexibility. Guides for both supervisors and coworkers are offered herein.
PUBLICATION DATE: January 15, 2014 PRODUCT #: BH585-HCB-ENG
This is just an excerpt. This case is about LEADERSHIP & MANAGING PEOPLE
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