Understanding workplace communication challenges for autistic adults

The purpose of this research project is to learn more about challenges with communication between autistic and non-autistic people in the workplace, and how they could potentially be prevented or mitigated through technology added to video calling platforms. Learn more about the FIT Project here.

We are recruiting:

• Autistic adults with at least one month work experience (paid or volunteer, at least 10 hours/week), who have used video calling at least 10 times in the past year
• Coworkers of autistic adults participating in the study (you must be referred by an autistic participant)
• Professionals who support autistic adults who are working or seeking work (such as job coaches, social workers, or psychologists)
• Leaders at companies with a focus on inclusion for autistic employees

Participants must be at least 18 years old and live in the United States.

The study involves surveys and participating in an interview or focus group, which can take place over Zoom, through synchronous chat, or through a survey with long-form text responses. The interview or focus group will be audio- and video-recorded if over Zoom. The total time to participate will be 1.5-3 hours, and you will be paid up to $85 via an online gift card (for a retailer of your choice) for your time. 

If you’re interested, please fill out this screening questionnaire. If you have questions about the study, please email us at fit@umd.edu or leave us a message at 301-405-8561.