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Exploring Neurodiverse Collaboration Between Autistic and Non-autistic Adults in an Online Setting: A Pilot Study
Manhua Wang1, Megan Fok1,2, Jisun Kim1
1Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, USA.
Summary
Neurodiverse teams can improve task efficiency and perceived performance. However, autistic employees experience increased stress, anxiety, and depression in collaborative work environments, necessitating supportive workplace technologies.
Area of Science:
- Workplace inclusion
- Neurodiversity in employment
- Autism and employment
Background:
- Autistic adults face significant employment barriers, leading to underemployment.
- Inclusive workplaces are crucial for the career development of autistic individuals.
- Understanding collaboration dynamics is key to improving workplace integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore collaboration dynamics between autistic and non-autistic adults in an online work setting.
- To assess the impact of neurodiverse collaboration on task efficiency and team performance.
- To identify challenges faced by autistic adults in collaborative work environments.
Main Methods:
- Recruited nine dyads: three non-autistic/autistic adult dyads (NA-AA) and six non-autistic adult dyads (NA-NA).
- Investigated collaboration dynamics in an online setting focused on shared team goals.
- Collected data on task efficiency, perceived team performance, and psychological well-being.
Main Results:
- Neurodiverse collaboration (NA-AA) led to improved group-level task efficiency.
- Individuals in neurodiverse dyads reported higher perceived team performance.
- Autistic adults reported significantly higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress than non-autistic partners.
Conclusions:
- Autistic adults make unique contributions to the workplace.
- Neurodiverse collaboration can enhance team efficiency and performance.
- There is a critical need for workplace technologies that support the collaborative experiences of autistic employees and mitigate associated psychological distress.
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