External Resources
The following resources will assist in your understanding of diversity, inclusion, autism @ work and mental health @ work. These sites are for your reference and not endorsements by Grit & Flow. Happy Reading!
For Organizations
Featured Partner - Cognitopia
Accessibility and applications
https://diversityandability.com/resources/
Cerebral Palsy Guidance Website
https://www.cerebralpalsyguidance.com/cerebral-palsy/
General Publications on Hiring and Support for Neurodiverse Or Autistic Workers
The NeurodiversityHub.org is a wonderful initiative with many helpful resources for employers and colleges.
https://www.neurodiversityhub.org/
Autism Empowerment Kit (Impact Souring in Action)
https://gisc.bsr.org/files/BSR-GISC-Autism-Empowerment-Kit.pdf
NEURODIVERSITY AT WORK – For HR Professions by (CIPD - Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (UK) / Uptimize)
https://www.cipd.co.uk/Images/neurodiversity-at-work_2018_tcm18-37852.pdf
Journal of Business and Management – Autism in the Workplace Special Report
Cornell’s BenchmarkAbility – Advancing Workplace Inclusion
https://www.benchmarkability.org/
Autism @ Work Playbook
https://s3.amazonaws.com/disabilityin-bulk/2019/Autism_At_Work_Playbook_Final_02112019.pdf
Teach for Neurodiversity: A Guide to Specific Learning Difficulties
The Dandelion Program @ DXC Technology
https://www.dxc.technology/au/ahp/142235-the_dandelion_program
Digital Commons with Cornell for DXC Technology Dandelion Program
https://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/dandelionprogram/
Virginia Commonwealth University Autism Center Website
http://www.vcuautismcenter.org/
Research Brief with Perspectives from Individuals with autism
https://kter.org/sites/default/files/kter_techbrief_7_06_17.pdf
Drexel Autism Institute
https://drexel.edu/autisminstitute/
Mental Health
World Health Organization - Mental health in the workplace information sheet
https://www.who.int/mental_health/in_the_workplace/en/
The State of Mental Health in America 2018: Mental Health America
https://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/issues/state-mental-health-america-2018
Find Employees or Supports
Easter Seals of Southern California Work First Program
https://www.easterseals.com/southerncal/our-programs/employment-training/
Talent Acquisition Portal
The Spectrum Works
https://www.thespectrumworks.org/
Recruiting
Recruiting/Interview an autistic employee – National Autistic Society
https://www.autism.org.uk/professionals/employers/information-for-employers/recruitment.aspx
Interviewing
Interviewing Your Applicant with Autism
https://hireautism.org/resource-center/interviewing-your-applicant-with-autism
Onboarding
Best Practices for Training and Developing Employees with Autism
Great introductory article.
Supervision
Employer Guide to Supervising Individuals With ASD
(Rochester Institute of Technology - Spectrum Support Program)
An Employer’s Guide to Managing Professionals On The Autism Spectrum
(Marcia Scheiner (Integrate Autism Employment Advisors) with Joan Bogden)
Managing an autistic employee
https://www.autism.org.uk/professionals/employers/information-for-employers/managing.aspx
Disability Identity
Disability and Identity: Personal Constructions and Formalized Supports
http://www.dsq-sds.org/article/view/880/1055
Comorbid Diagnosis
Trends in the Overlap of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Prevalence, Clinical Management, Language and Genetics
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40474-018-0131-8
Managing Anxiety in the Workplace
https://network.autism.org.uk/knowledge/insight-opinion/managing-anxiety-workplace
For the Employee
An autistic guide to successfully maintaining employment