Eliza Jane Blake
Did you know?Autistic people have always been part of the workforce.Many businesses actively reject autistic applicants.Many businesses discipline autistic workers, and often terminate their employment, for reasons that are directly attributable to their disability.Most business managers aren’t aware they’re doing this.People often fear and dislike what they don’t understand, leading to unnecessary conflict and the rejection of good, and often vulnerable, people who find themselves isolated in a world that doesn’t relate to them.The diversity train has improved lives for many minority groups and in the spirit of inclusivity, many modern businesses now encourage staff to bring their ’true selves’ to work. For neurodivergent people, however, this invitation is fraught with danger. Society doesn’t know enough about autistic brain function for us to feel safe in bringing our true selves to work. This book aims to change that.Smash the Boulder aims to foster positive relationships between neurotypical and autistic people in the workplace, by promoting an awareness of our differences and how they can present, leading to mutual understanding and tolerance.
