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Hiring from the Autism Spectrum: Companies increasingly are looking to hire people who are on the autism spectrum to fill IT roles.

Authors :
Shein, Esther
Source :
Communications of the ACM. Jun2020, Vol. 63 Issue 6, p17-19. 3p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The article discusses high technology firms that are actively seeking to hire individuals who are on the autism spectrum to perform information technology (IT) work. It examines the issues that face employers and employees who are on the autism spectrum, the concept of neurodiversity, and the workplace environment for people on the autism spectrum.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00010782
Volume :
63
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Communications of the ACM
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
143468364
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1145/3392509