| 1 Increased support is required for employers and employees when significant changes occur in a workplace (e.g., change in job task, adjustment in work hours, manager is on leave or has resigned). |
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2 |
| 9 The development of an individual support plan (i.e., provides clarity on the type, frequency and duration of support required) assists in achieving successful work outcomes. |
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1 |
| 16 It is important that managers are approachable in the workplace |
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2 |
| 14 A good manager assists in resolving conflict between employees to help keep the workplace fair and equal |
5
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6 |
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| 13 Readily available support from an employment co-ordinator is essential to help with difficult work situations |
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1 |
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| 22 Job trials are helpful to demonstrate specific skills required in a workplace |
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0 |
3 |
| 5 Being direct with colleagues is helpful when asking work related questions |
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| 21 Job trials help identify areas where more support is needed (e.g., identifying how tasks can be simplified or specifically adjusted) |
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2 |
-1 |
| 4 Receiving honest feedback on work performance assists with personal and professional development |
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4 |
-2 |
| 15 Communication skills (e.g., listening when others are talking, responding and interacting to conversations, body language) are unimportant in most workplaces |
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5 |
-2 |
| 6 Education training on Autism Spectrum Disorders for all employed staff is unnecessary in the work environment |
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3 |
| 12 Working in a large team (4 or more people) is better than working in a small team (2–3 people) |
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4 |
| 51 It is not important that employees are motivated by their work |
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-3 |
6 |
| 31 Reporting to several different managers, rather than one main manager for work is preferable |
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-1 |
| 8 A support plan for work should only be agreed upon by the employer, not the employee, employment co-ordinator or any colleagues or managers involved |
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-2 |
| 3 Regular follow up by an employment co-ordinator during the probation period hinders the work progress. |
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-4 |
3 |
| 27 Working on a regular basis decreases life satisfaction |
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-6 |
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| 10 Ongoing support from an employment co-ordinator limits work performance |
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