Designing a Policy Package to Support Neurodiversity at Work A Study of Autistic Peoples in Iran

Document Type : Research Article

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1 Phd Graduated of Public Administration, Farabi College, University of Tehran, Qom, Iran

2 Assistant Professor of Public Administration, Farabi College, University of Tehran, Qom, Iran

3 Professor of Public Administration, University of Allameh Tabatabaei, Tehran, Iran

4 Assistant Professor of Public Administration, Research Institute of Hawzah and University, Qom, Iran

Abstract

The main purpose of this study is to maintenance of employees with neurodiversity &autism is emphasized as one of the examples of neurodiversity. The present research has been applied in terms of exploratory purpose &is qualitative in terms of approach &method. The data has been collected through library &field methods. The data collection tool is interview. Participants in this study include three groups: therapist, employer &parent. Twenty-one people were purposefully selected. Data were analyzed by theme analysis method. In the designed package, seven Policies are defined, including: Basic Education, Informed Family, Capacity Building, Society awareness, Acceptance of diversity in society, Public Support &the establishment of intermediary organizations.

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Iranian Journal of Public Policy
Volume 8, Issue 3
2022
Pages 69-78

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