Autism and Violence: What the Evidence Says, and What HR Leaders Should Do
Autism is not a cause of violent behaviour. Here is what the research actually shows, why courtroom narratives harm autistic employees, and what HR should do about it.
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Autism is not a cause of violent behaviour. Here is what the research actually shows, why courtroom narratives harm autistic employees, and what HR should do about it.
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