The employment of autistic person is a highly relevant social issue that deserves attention from society. Although in Europe it is estimated that around 5 million people, or 0.67% of the population, are on the autism spectrum, employment rates remain low: only 10% compared to 47% of people with other disabilities (1). Wanting to explain the characteristics of autism, we want to remember that we are referring to a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulties in social interactions and restricted and repetitive behaviors (2) and that its manifestation is highly heterogeneous and this underlines the importance of considering each individual as a unique person with distinct abilities and characteristics (
Breaking barriers, building futures: Inclusive workplaces for autistic people
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;Chilà P.;Baluci D.;Pioggia G.;Marino F.Ultimo
2025
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The employment of autistic person is a highly relevant social issue that deserves attention from society. Although in Europe it is estimated that around 5 million people, or 0.67% of the population, are on the autism spectrum, employment rates remain low: only 10% compared to 47% of people with other disabilities (1). Wanting to explain the characteristics of autism, we want to remember that we are referring to a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulties in social interactions and restricted and repetitive behaviors (2) and that its manifestation is highly heterogeneous and this underlines the importance of considering each individual as a unique person with distinct abilities and characteristics (| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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