Onboarding & employment supports

Tools and resources to understand possible workplace accommodations and help the onboarding process. Information that explains the social conventions of the workplace and provides ongoing employment support for autistic employees in the workplace. 

ONBOARDING / INDUCTION

Induction and onboarding is your chance to set the right way of working with your new autistic staff. These induction checklists remind DES providers and employers to consider all the small logistical details, that when provided in the right way, will lessen the anxiety for the autistic employee.   

UNDERSTANDING THE SOCIAL CONVENTIONS OF THE WORKPLACE

A guide to understanding the social conventions of the workplace: The hidden curriculum of the workplace is the social information that everyone is expected to know without being taught. These Hidden Curriculum  modules aim to help autistic employees to understand and navigate some of the unwritten social rules, conventions and expectations of the workplace.

WORK ACCOMMODATIONS PROFILE

Workplace accommodations may be required for employees on the autism spectrum to ensure they have the same chance of employment success as other employees. Having a document that outlines an individuals’ needs and preferences is empowering. It should be created in collaboration with your autistic client.