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Management and Economics Research Journal
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Challenges And Opportunities: Autism Spectrum Disorder In The Labor Market

DOI : 10.18639/MERJ.2025.9900113

Section : Original Research Article

Published Date : Aug 31,2025

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Abstract

Understanding the challenges faced daily by people with ASD is of importance not only for public policy managers but for society as a whole. In this sense, this article aims to analyze the barriers faced by people with autism in the labor market, considering issues related to communication, social interaction, flexibility and adaptation. Also, investigate opportunities for inclusion in the labor market for autistic individuals. Methodologically, it was a qualitative bibliographic research, based on primary and secondary data. As a result, it was observed that positive changes have been happening, but there is still a long way to go in the fight for equality of people with ASD in the labor market.

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