An increasing number of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are pursing postsecondary degrees; however, the employment rate for this population is unacceptably low because of the range of deficit in behavioral, communication, and social skills that are crucial for effective functioning on the job. Although individuals with ASD have wide and varied talents and giftedness, there continues to be a focus on their impairments rather than their strengths and they are subject to stigma and discrimination. To reduce employers fears and reluctance of employing individuals with ASD, appreciative inquiry is suggested as a strengths-based approach to leverage their skills and improve work outcomes of this underrepresented population.

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使用基于优势的方法来改善自闭症谱系障碍患者的就业机会

越来越多的自闭症谱系障碍 (ASD) 患者正在攻读高等教育学位；然而，由于行为、沟通和社交技能对工作的有效运作至关重要，因此这一人群的就业率低得令人无法接受。尽管患有 ASD 的人拥有广泛而多样的才能和天赋，但人们仍然关注他们的缺陷而不是他们的长处，并且他们受到污名和歧视。为了减少雇主对雇用自闭症患者的恐惧和不情愿，建议将欣赏式调查作为一种基于优势的方法来利用他们的技能并改善这一代表性不足人群的工作成果。