>> A quiet place to work >> Clear instruction about tasks. Vagueness does not work. >> No sudden surprises at the work place. >> Written instructions for work that requires a sequence of tasks. Provide a “pilot’s checklist.” >> Correct social mistakes in a clear, calm, direct manner. Hints do not work.
I'll bet 7 out of 10 developers would agree with Grandin's requirements for an autistic-friendly business environment.
I was going to point this exact thing out, so it's great to see you already did.
Reading that list astonished me, because it's such a perfect description for how I wish my workplace was. And yet, when I say I wish it was quieter so I can focus on programming, I'm asked why I hate teamwork and collaboration and am told just to wear headphones.
I have yet to see any problem, however complicated, which, when
you looked at it in the right way, did not become still more complicated.
-- Poul Anderson
Autistic-friendly business environment (Score:5, Insightful)
>> A quiet place to work
>> Clear instruction about tasks. Vagueness does not work.
>> No sudden surprises at the work place.
>> Written instructions for work that requires a sequence of tasks. Provide a “pilot’s checklist.”
>> Correct social mistakes in a clear, calm, direct manner. Hints do not work.
I'll bet 7 out of 10 developers would agree with Grandin's requirements for an autistic-friendly business environment.
Re:Autistic-friendly business environment (Score:2)
I was going to point this exact thing out, so it's great to see you already did.
Reading that list astonished me, because it's such a perfect description for how I wish my workplace was. And yet, when I say I wish it was quieter so I can focus on programming, I'm asked why I hate teamwork and collaboration and am told just to wear headphones.