Has anyone looked at this site?

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I came across this while searching for "Aspergers at work" on google:

managing aspergers at work

It seems like a good idea, but it looks like no one takes part in their forum which is a shame. It would be a good resource if employers and employees registered here and discussed issues. A good way to spread awareness.

Some of the articles I read are very well written and informative for employers.

Rob, as both an employer and an aspie, I see both sides of this. Employers hire people because they need certain tasks performed in their company or organization, and they want the best person they can find to do those tasks. The manager risks his or her own job if things aren't done properly. Aspies, on the other hand, generally need a means to support themselves, along with the emotional need of being a contributing, valued member of society.

My advice to employers would be to look past the quirks to see if the aspie may not indeed be the best candidate for the job. My advice to aspies is to try to become that best candidate, and this means determining our limitations as well as strengths.

The issue with your lazy employment concern is that an established group can have problems accepting new members if they are "different". This impacts on productivity and reflects on the manager, who may already be over worked, and some do like to be lazy. What is then benefit to a typical manager spending their own time devoted to this site?

Just because a manger holds power in an official role, that an Aspie can connect with, does not mean that person is the accepted mediator of interpersonal relationships too. Ultimately acceptance in the work place, is still at an individual level due to personal views and reflected in group dynamics/hierarchy. Vicious circle continues.

I have not had a chance to look at the site but the fact that the forum is not used is a sign. I appreciate that you are trying to raise awareness and I may be hypercritical at this point in time.

Differences should be tolerated by everyone. An established team does not have the given right to maintain their dynamics and deny someone a living. Change is inevitable and managers and co-workers have to show adaptability just as is expected from all job candidates during an interview.

I totally agree with your theory but I feel it is the real world getting in the way that is the problem.

Workplace bullying is still common and a lazy recruitment manager is going to look for the route of least resistance.

I did used to know a HR manager and there was a vicious streak in her when she talked about work and who she had to sack.

Acceptance is needed from the top down in any business.

We do need to keep chiseling away through sites like this and the one you have linked.

I myself am outside of what are considered to be real jobs and I have very little power of persuasion.