Workplace Communication for Autistic Employees

This tip sheet, provided by DeafTEC at the Rochester Institute of Technology, offers guidance on effectively communicating with autistic individuals in the workplace. It emphasizes the importance of clear, direct communication, avoiding assumptions, and providing specific feedback. The sheet provides strategies on both one-on-one and group communication. Strategies include using literal language, providing detailed instructions, using names when giving directions, establishing communication protocols in group settings, and more. Additional resources are provided for further support in understanding and accommodating autistic employees in the workplace.