The psychiatrist explains that professionals with autism may have difficulty identifying, expressing themselves, communicating their feelings, understanding social relationships in the work environment and may respond inappropriately to different situations that their routine requires. All of this can affect a person’s well-being and lead to relationship problems, social isolation and misunderstandings.
People with ASD try to disguise their behaviors or minimize their difficulties so that they are not noticed by colleagues, this mechanism is called social camouflage. Studies show that this attempt to appear more socially appropriate (maintaining eye contact, imitating other people, showing interest in a conversation) causes daily wear and tear and is a risk factor for the development of disorders such as depression and anxiety.
Another challenge is focusing on specific subjects, having difficulty engaging in varied activities, having little flexibility to alternate or change tasks that are delegated. The sensory aspects of the environment such as noise, odors and light can also generate overload and suffering.
THE IDEAL CORPORATE ENVIRONMENT
Signorelli states that it is necessary to know the individual characteristics of adults with ASD to adapt the workplace, define their role and meet their needs in order to guarantee an environment that provides their well-being.
This can range from working in an isolated room, in a quieter environment, not participating in meetings with many people, having less interaction, not changing tasks or shifts, needing more time to perform activities, receiving fewer daily demands or having deadlines. longer to deliver work.
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