Autism is characterized by a
set of behaviors that is subjective in nature. There is a human element
involved that cannot be characterized through data or statistics. Everyone on
the spectrum has a story to tell and they should be encouraged to tell those
stories. The 1/50 numbers have been viewed as a wake-up call for many people.
Businesses are beginning to recognize that autism is not going to go away
and cannot be ignored any longer. Many businesses are beginning to develop
products and services to meet the needs of those on the spectrum.
We also need to help businesses see the potential value in
hiring employees on the autism spectrum. Those with lower functioning
autism, under the right conditions, could potentially perform a simple,
repetitive task with the efficiency of a factory machine. Those with
higher functioning autism, such as Aspergers, are being found more and more in
the tech world working with computers. With the numbers going up, for
whatever reason, we need to help those who have been diagnosed with autism to
best fit into the world.
Business executives don't
like uncertainty and we need to help them see how people on the spectrum can be
predictable if certain actions are taken and sensory issues are identified and
removed. We also need to remove the misconceptions people have about autism and
that's where awareness comes in.
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