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Positive Outcomes for Autistic Employees at DHHS

  • February 26, 2019August 10, 2023

Taking the time to understand individual needs, providing professional development opportunities and training managers and co-workers were all factors that contributed to the success of the recently-completed ‘Rise@DHHS’ Autism employment program.

The research report contains findings on the seven Autistic employees who were recruited into the Records Management Unit of the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services and completed a two-year contract.

The research aimed to explore:

  • the impact of participation in the program on the health and well-being of the Autistic people
  • co-worker engagement with the program, and how engagement influences the broader organisational commitment
  • organisational factors contributing to perceived effectiveness of the program
  • barriers and enablers informing future implementations.
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3 COMMENTS
  • Leigh Kibby
    February 27, 2019 at 12:42 pm

    Why are you writing “autistic” rathen than referring to people with Autism?

    1. mdenham
      March 5, 2019 at 1:28 pm

      Hi Leigh, Thanks for your comment. We represent the diversity of opinions in the community by using both ‘identity-first’ language (autistic adults) and ‘person-first’ language – e.g. children with autism. In this particular example, consultation with the Department and the individuals involved revealed a preference for the former.

    2. Jodie Harding
      March 26, 2019 at 11:22 am

      I completely agree with you Leigh! 🙁

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