Sessions
Concurrent Session
People with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Workplace: Successful Employment Strategies
Location: Mount Vernon Square
Tuesday 03/13/2018 02:15 PM - 03:45 PM
1.50 SHRM PDCs
| Competencies: Relationship Management, HR Expertise, Communication
| Intended Audience: Mid-Level
Workplace Application:
Learn the benefits and strategies of accessing this untapped workforce and key elements in successfully accommodating applicants and employees with ASD under the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act.
Experts predict a 230 percent increase in the number of adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the next eight years, with 35 percent of 18-year-olds with ASD attending college. This presents an opportunity both for people with ASD to integrate into the workforce and for employers to tap into the talents of a sizable population. This session will address the benefits of including individuals with ASD in the workplace, the legal rights of employees and applicants with ASD, and common mistakes made by employers. You will learn:
- How to encourage and respond to disclosure.
- The key legal obligations of employers to applicants and employees with ASD under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act.
- Best practices that will maximize the employment success of applicants and employees with ASD.
Presenter:
Marcia Scheiner, founder and president, Integrate Autism Employment Advisors Inc (Integrate)