| 1642 - THE OCCUPATIONAL BARRIERS FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM: A THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK |
| Authors : Susan Hayward - The University of Melbourne, Keith Mcvilly - The University of Melbourne, Mark Stokes - Deakin University |
| Thursday, June 21, 2018 - Slot 3 (11:00 - 12:30) |
| STAPI BUILDING / ROOM 210 |
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| Workplace diversity benefits individuals as well as organizations. However, despite the skills individuals with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASCs) can offer, they face barriers to vocational inclusion. Understanding why there are barriers for people with ASCs may assist organizations to successfully manage diversity and include these individuals. Thus, using grounded theory, a preliminary theoretical framework was constructed from a focus group of nine individuals with ASCs; five women and four men. Drawing upon conservation of resources, social action, and social exchange theories, an examination of the processes concerning the challenges to workplace participation are provided. It was concluded that gender and autism diagnosis may moderate occupational outcomes. Implications and further investigation of the framework are discussed. |
| Keywords : ASD, diversity, sex |
