Help for employers of individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome

Australian Institute of Geoscientists > Education > Help for employers of individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome

Asperger Services Australia, a Brisbane based not for profit agency assisting people with Asperger’s syndrome has launched a new service designed to assist human resources professionals maximise the performance of individuals in their workplaces with this condition.  

Asperger’s Syndrome is an autistic spectrum condition that may affect more than one in every hundred people and  may manifest itself in many different ways, but many individuals with the condition work every day, making highly valued, creative and innovative contributions in their chosen fields.

The new service provides managers and co-workers with training and information intended to enhance their interactions with co-workers affected by the condition, providing understanding that helps to enhance the performance of individuals in the workplace.

More information is available here.