A LEARNING provider which works with young people in Bradford has spoken about what employers can o to create a safe environment for individuals with autism at work.
The advice comes as World Autism Acceptance Week is being marked. Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world.
Qube Learning, a leading national recruitment and training provider, has delivered training to many individuals who are autistic, and they believe that the right work setting plays a major part in their success in employment.
Joe Crossley, of Qube Learning, said: “The stigma of autism is that people cannot live alone or work - this is not true for all autistic people and is one perception of the disability that must be challenged.
"We have trained employees who live and function by themselves, who proudly own their autism, and want their employer to know their personal story and how far they have come.
"Everyone comes with their own unique make up and employers should be prepared to see talent on an individual basis, not expecting everyone to work and perform in the same way - that’s unrealistic and mechanical."
For more information visit qube-learning.co.uk
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