What's Next? Podcast Episode 3: Reasonable Adjustments and the Workplace

What's Next? Podcast Episode 3 (Reasonable Adjustments and the Workplace) What’s Next? is a programme of support designed for recently diagnosed or self-identifying autistic adults who are over the age of 18 and living in Scotland. What’s next? aims to empower autistic adults so they can live confidently as their authentic selves by deepening participants’ understanding of autism and autistic identity, improving wellbeing, and reducing isolation through peer connections. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 06:47 When should someone disclose that they are autistic at work and is it worth it? 17:14 What reasonable adjustments can autistic people ask for? 36:50 What rights do autistic people have when applying for jobs and in the workplace? 44:35 How can autistic people avoid burnout? 55:49 What support is available if an autistic person is struggling to get or keep a job? 1:00:55 What strengths do autistic people bring to the workplace? 1:07:26 What would you say to someone who is figuring out that they are autistic now, later in life? Into Work website: https://intowork.org.uk/ Into Work Events page: https://intowork.org.uk/events/