A inclusão na perspectiva de colaboradores com transtorno do espectro autista: um estudo de caso

Abstract

The inclusion of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder in companies is essential as it provides diversity and equal opportunities in the workplace. This article addresses the inclusion of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the workplace, since, according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), the high unemployment rate corresponds to people with ASD in the country. This study has the general objective of identifying the main inclusion practices implemented in an optical store and in a construction company from the perspective of employees, whose object of study will be the company's employees with Autism Spectrum Disorder. To present this question, a qualitative approach was used, using the questionnaire as a data collection instrument with open and closed questions. Employees' perception of accessibility and inclusion is positive, being evaluated as good and excellent, revealing the companies' commitment to making the environment suitable. Despite this, those identified focus on communication, adaptation to changes and social interaction, faced in the work environment, emphasizing the importance of an environment suited to difficulties.