Event
Autism in the workplace: Maximising the potential of employees on the autism spectrum
WhereThe Hyatt, North Ballroom
99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth
99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth
WhenFriday, 29 April, 2016 from 8.45am to 1.00pm
Contactbcec@curtin.edu.au
The Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre invites you to a workshop event that focuses on maximising the potential of employees on the autism spectrum in the workplace.
This workshop brings together leading researchers and stakeholders from WA to shed light on associated benefits and costs in the workplace to enhance understanding of factors required for successful job retention of employees with autism spectrum disorders.
Further Information
Autism in the Workplace
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong condition that represents a category of developmental disorders characterised by impairments in social reciprocity, communication and unusual or repetitive behaviour. In Australia there are approximately 157,000 adults with ASD within the working age population of 15 to 64 year olds. This... Read article
Research highlights benefits of employing people on the Autism spectrum
New research released by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre (BCEC) has found employing adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) benefits employees, employers and their organisations without incurring additional costs. The research is the first of its kind in Australia to... Read article
Maximising the potential of employees with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Despite legislation requiring the same employment opportunities be given to people with and without a disability, Australia has among the lowest rates of employment of people with disability in the OECD. Adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a particularly... Read article
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Program
The Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre team acknowledges the Wadjuk Nyungar people as the traditional owners of the land on which the Centre is situated.