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Disability Issues

Session: Integrating indigenous knowledge to increase awareness and foster Autistic inclusion in social work education

Unmasking Autism in the Workplace: Gaps in Diagnosis and Perception to Create an Inclusivity

Friday, October 25, 2024
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM CT
Location: KC Convention Center, Room 2503A
This paper explores Autism in the workplace, highlighting undiagnosed professionals' prevalence and the impact of stereotypes. It advocates for basic training programs to increase awareness and foster inclusivity, aiming to transform organizational practices and culture for better support of individuals with Autism.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Raise awareness on undiagnosed individuals with Autism professionals and their impact on workplace dynamics.
  2. Examine stereotypes' role in shaping perceptions of individuals with Autism.
  3. Advocate for basic training programs to bridge knowledge gaps and promote inclusivity in organizational practices.