“Why Does My Autistic Employee Argue With Me?”
You’re a manager sitting in your office with your door closed, lights dimmed, and your head in your hands. Feeling a tension headache coming on, you gently massage your temples while going over the...
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You’re a manager sitting in your office with your door closed, lights dimmed, and your head in your hands. Feeling a tension headache coming on, you gently massage your temples while going over the...
Autistic Characteristics / Business & Employment / Common Misconceptions
by jaimeaheidel · Published June 16, 2025 · Last modified June 18, 2025
As a manager working with autistic employees, you may have found yourself getting frustrated and thinking, “Why is my autistic employee so lazy?” If you’re unfamiliar with the autistic neurotype, it’s easy to misinterpret...
Autistic Characteristics / Business & Employment
by jaimeaheidel · Published June 10, 2025 · Last modified June 18, 2025
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why is my autistic employee so rude?”, you’re not alone. As a neurotypical (non-autistic) person, it can be easy to misunderstand your autistic employee’s intentions as their communication style...
If you’re unfamiliar with neurodivergence, it can be easy to fall into the trap of assuming your autistic employees are standoffish, rude, or even snobby when they either don’t participate in, or quickly see...
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