Autism expert to supervisors: Communication and empathy can empower workers

Managers can support autistic workers through clear communication, active listening, and empathy—straightforward strategies that require minimal effort to implement. These inclusive practices benefit the entire workforce and help create more accommodating job sites.

New York — Managers can help ensure workers with autism feel accommodated by communicating clearly, listening and showing empathy, a recent report suggests. To one expert, these “very simple, low-lift” strategies can apply across an organization as well. “Any types of adjustments you may make in an…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.