Employer Tips and Resources
Simple employer adjustments for autistic staff in the workplace
Noise:
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Being seated in a quiet area of the office away from thoroughfare traffic/break out areas
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Use of Noise Cancelling Headphones
Lighting:
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Being seated in a dimmer area of the office or beside a window with blinds to control the level of light coming through the window
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Not being seated under fluorescent lighting
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Use of tinted glasses
Smell:
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Not being seated near a kitchen
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Encouraging team not to wear fragrances, perfumes or spraying of air fresheners etc
Other Adjustments
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Access to a quiet room
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Additional breaks during the day
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Staggering start times if working up to full-time hours
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Ability to start work at a later time ie 10am instead of 9
The Employment Assistance Fund can offer financial help for adjustments to the workplace for
eligible staff: https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/employment-assistance-fund-eaf
