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Neurodiversity

Autism is a condition affecting around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK. More than one in 100 people are on the autism spectrum.

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Autism is a lifelong developmental condition that affects how people communicate and interact with the world around them. It is a spectrum condition, which means that there is a wide range of symptoms and levels of severity. Some people with autism may have mild symptoms and live relatively independent lives, while others may need more support.

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There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for autism, but there are a number of interventions that can help people with autism live better lives. These interventions may include speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and social skills training.

Autism can also bring strengths and abilities, such as having a good memory, being creative, honest, loyal or passionate about a topic. Autistic people can live fulfilling and independent lives with the right support and understanding from others. Getting a diagnosis of autism can help autistic people and their families access the support they need and learn more about themselves.

Neurotypical

Autism

  1. May be hyper- or hyposensitive to certain sounds, smells, tastes, sights, or textures

  2. May have restricted interests

  3. May have difficulty paying attention, staying on topic, or being easily distracted

  4. May have difficulty with these skills.

  5. May have difficulty reading social cues, making friends, and maintaining relationships

  6. May not use eye contact or facial expressions in the same way, may have difficulty understanding social cues

  1. Tolerate a range of sensory input

  2. Have a range of interests

  3. Can focus for extended periods

  4. Can, organize, and complete tasks

  5. Read social cues

  6. Use eye contact, facial expressions, and body language

Autistic

Neurotypical

There are several benefits of autism in the workplace in technology company:

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  1. Autistic characteristics align exceptionally with predictable and rule-based professions such as software engineering, data analysis, quality assurance, etc

  2. People with autism can see patterns, details, and solutions that others may miss

  3. Individuals with autism tend to be more loyal to their companies which reduces turnover costs and increases retention rates

  4. Companies that hire individuals with autism benefit from the curiosity, honesty, focus, and tenacity of autistic employees

Benefits

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