Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 22 November 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism

Autism Policy in Education: Discussion (Resumed)

Ms Barbara Ringwood:

One big factor is the work environment and the culture. It mirrors the university in respect of sensory spaces and expectations within the roles the students go into. It is a matter of supporting the businesses to understand the demands of the role and how they can be adapted. A practical example would be the need to be socially engaged at break times. Does that need to happen? Are there other options, spaces in which to move around or quiet spaces? There may be a need just to take some time, to limit distractions and so on in the workspace.

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