Publisher
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Place of Publication
Chattanooga (Tenn.)
Abstract
Despite the increase of working adults with an ASD diagnosis in society (Burgess & Cimera, 2014; Hensel, 2017), research has not addressed whether disclosure of one’s ASD diagnosis results in differing decision-making outcomes as it relates to hiring and selection in the workplace. As more individuals with ASD enter the workforce, the need to know whether their diagnosis may serve as a limiting factor in this process will be a pressing concern of this population. The goal of this research aims to provide some initial insight as to when and how to disclose one's diagnosis to not only ensure their protection through current ADA laws, but also to instill a sense of confidence in these individuals as they pursue careers in a working society. The present study will focus on the extent to which disclosure of an ASD diagnosis during the hiring process could impact the downstream employment decisions made by employers. The findings of this study could make a meaningful contribution to the research in ASD and more importantly it could provide guidance and best practices for those with an ASD diagnosis when they are seeking employment.
Date
10-24-2020
Subject
Industrial and organizational psychology
Document Type
posters
Language
English
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License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Autism Spectrum Disorder in the workplace: How does the timing of disclosure decisions affect selection ratings?
Despite the increase of working adults with an ASD diagnosis in society (Burgess & Cimera, 2014; Hensel, 2017), research has not addressed whether disclosure of one’s ASD diagnosis results in differing decision-making outcomes as it relates to hiring and selection in the workplace. As more individuals with ASD enter the workforce, the need to know whether their diagnosis may serve as a limiting factor in this process will be a pressing concern of this population. The goal of this research aims to provide some initial insight as to when and how to disclose one's diagnosis to not only ensure their protection through current ADA laws, but also to instill a sense of confidence in these individuals as they pursue careers in a working society. The present study will focus on the extent to which disclosure of an ASD diagnosis during the hiring process could impact the downstream employment decisions made by employers. The findings of this study could make a meaningful contribution to the research in ASD and more importantly it could provide guidance and best practices for those with an ASD diagnosis when they are seeking employment.
Department
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Dept. of Psychology