Keywords
Neurodivergent people, worker populations
Abstract
Most people know someone – a friend, a sibling, a schoolmate, or otherwise – who has autism, down-syndrome, Asperger’s, or is otherwise on the spectrum. These individuals likely function mostly normal, but have an especially hard time in social situations coming off as awkward, uncomfortable, or nervous. Thinking of a friend of yours in this situation, what future do you see for them? Knowing them as individuals had you thinking of cool careers that would fit their personality – an engineer, programmer, or lawyer. However, people belonging to this demographic find themselves unemployed or in low entry-level positions, such as a cashier clerk. How can we make space and opportunities for neurodivergent individuals in the workplace?
Recommended Citation
Ebert, Abby
(2023)
"More Than A Cashier: Making Space for Neurodivergent Individuals in the Workplace,"
Marriott Student Review: Vol. 6:
Iss.
1, Article 2.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/marriottstudentreview/vol6/iss1/2
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