Seeing is Disliking: Evidence of Bias Against Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Traditional Job Interviews

Job interviews are an integral component of the hiring process in most fields. Our research examines job interview performance of those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) compared to neurotypical (NT) individuals. ASD and NT individuals were taped engaging in mock job interviews. Candidates were ra...

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Published in:Journal of autism and developmental disorders 2023-04, Vol.53 (4), p.1363-1374
Main Authors: Whelpley, Christopher E., May, Cynthia P.
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Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Behavior
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Bias
Candidates
Child and School Psychology
Control Groups
Cues
Employment
Employment Interviews
Eye contact
Hiring
Humans
Job Applicants
Neurodiversity
Neurosciences
Original Paper
Pediatrics
Personnel Selection
Psychology
Public Health
Social interaction
Social skills
Visual stimuli
Work Performance
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Behavior
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Bias
Candidates
Child and School Psychology
Control Groups
Cues
Employment
Employment Interviews
Eye contact
Hiring
Humans
Job Applicants
Neurodiversity
Neurosciences
Original Paper
Pediatrics
Personnel Selection
Psychology
Public Health
Social interaction
Social skills
Visual stimuli
Work Performance
title Seeing is Disliking: Evidence of Bias Against Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Traditional Job Interviews
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