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NAS TMI adult video - request for withdrawl

electra

Hi All

The NAS have issued a video which they say is designed to highlight the problems autistic people face in job interviews. Its is here;


http://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved/TMI/employment.aspx?utm_source=TMI_Email1Aut&utm_campaign=TMICampaign2016&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Film&dm_i=YA3,4KLPI,A3PEXP,GYT18,1

I have asked several neurotypical people and autistic people for their view on it. They all say it seems to be designed to elicit pity and its message is confusing and not helpful in any way. I felt the same. I would much rather the NAS put out a video with autistic people talking about the problems they face and suggesting constructive ways for employers to make interviews better for autistic people.

There is no mention either in the video of why anyone would want to employ an autistic person, no mention that we work hard, are honest, often have unusual and useful abilties and may be great at problem solving. Instead someone knowing little or nothing about autism would watch this video and think we are emotional wrecks with strange ideas about the world.

NAS please withdraw this video now.

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  • Hi Electra,

    Its very much like the Tmi with the child at the shopping centre.  

    As usual its others interpreting what it's like on the spectrum assuming that ALL Autistic people have sensory problems.   I do but this never stopped me getting work.  

    There is this idea that all Asd people react the same way in certain situations.  

    Would be better to explain that some of us may feel overwhelmed by work politics.  

    The don't follow policy & procedure/ minimal effort attitude.  

    The bullying that goes on in some work places.  Because some of us are comfortable speaking the truth.  Will never bother to lie to be tactful.

    Needing not to be overwhelmed by the work load or (better off doing less hours) so as to balance other aspects in our lives.

    So perhaps as you rightly suggest.  Talk to those who have got through interviews &  have or do work.  Who are actually on the Spectrum.  

    Star

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  • Hi Electra,

    Its very much like the Tmi with the child at the shopping centre.  

    As usual its others interpreting what it's like on the spectrum assuming that ALL Autistic people have sensory problems.   I do but this never stopped me getting work.  

    There is this idea that all Asd people react the same way in certain situations.  

    Would be better to explain that some of us may feel overwhelmed by work politics.  

    The don't follow policy & procedure/ minimal effort attitude.  

    The bullying that goes on in some work places.  Because some of us are comfortable speaking the truth.  Will never bother to lie to be tactful.

    Needing not to be overwhelmed by the work load or (better off doing less hours) so as to balance other aspects in our lives.

    So perhaps as you rightly suggest.  Talk to those who have got through interviews &  have or do work.  Who are actually on the Spectrum.  

    Star

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