Autistics at Work
A Practical Guide
$31.99
- Paperback
192 pages
- Release Date
16 September 2025
Summary
Sandra Thom-Jones has tried all kinds of work—selling flowers, tending bar, office work, university leadership. Along the way she has made some mistakes, had some successes, and learnt a lot about the barriers and facilitators for autistic people building a career in a predominantly neurotypical work environment.
Thom-Jones shares her personal experiences and reflections as well as those of her colleagues, providing insights into the challenges and benefits of both being and working w…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780522881462 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0522881467 |
| Author: | Sandra Thom-Jones |
| Publisher: | Melbourne University Press |
| Imprint: | Melbourne University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 16 September 2025 |
| Weight: | 364g |
| Dimensions: | 31mm x 296mm x 154mm |
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Critics Review
“A thorough and insightful look at what it means to be autistic in the workplace. This book is beyond what I imagined it might be-a guide to maximising the output of a particular kind of mind-exploring true inclusivity and ongoing accommodations as a starting point. It also expands on what employment might and could look like for autistic people outside of neurotypical expectations. Sandra’s own experiences as an autistic worker bring so much to the page. I loved it.” - Kay Kerr
About The Author
Sandra Thom-Jones
Professor Sandra Thom-Jones has undertaken numerous research projects in partnership with the autistic community on the experiences of autistic people, and the knowledge and attitudes towards autism in the broader community. Her research won the Autism CRC’s 2019 and 2021 awards for research translation and the 2022 award for inclusive research. Thom-Jones worked in leadership roles in the university sector for over two decades, and is an honorary professor at the University of Wollongong. She works as an independent autism researcher and consultant.
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