# Autistic Jobseeker PSAs This Video Shows What It's Like for Autistic Adults Looking for Employment By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-11-23 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autistic-adults References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/389853/Unnerving-Video-Puts-Us-In-The-Shoes-Of-An-Autistic-Adult-During-A-Job-Interview/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8iF0TAmyr4) The UK's [National Autistic Society](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nba-nike-autism-awareness) released a PSA that aims to generate more understanding for the many autistic adults who are looking to find work -- but aren't able to do so due to the [sensory overload](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lush-cosmetics-partners) that's often experienced in interviews. Given that statistics show "only 16% of autistic adults are in full-time paid work" and just 32% are in "some kind of paid work," many feel that their skills aren't being utilized how they should. Throughout the PSA, the National Autistic Society illustrates what an interview might look like from an autistic adult's perspective. They're asked normal questions, however they're constantly caught-up with the many surrounding noises and details that make the process considerably more difficult. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Autism Empathy:** Increasing empathy and understanding for individuals with autism in the workplace. - **Sensory-friendly Design:** Developing sensory-friendly design elements in the workplace to accommodate individuals with autism and other sensory processing challenges. - **Diversity and Inclusion Hiring Initiatives:** Increasing diversity and inclusion hiring initiatives to better incorporate individuals with autism into the workforce. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Human Resources:** Incorporating training and accommodations for individuals with autism in HR policies and practices. - **Architecture and Interior Design:** Designing work environments that are sensory-friendly and accommodating for individuals with autism. - **Nonprofit Advocacy Organizations:** Advocating for and providing resources and supports for individuals with autism looking for employment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Disability Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thats-my-easterseals.md) - [Empowering Visual Content Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empowering-visual-content.md) - [Employee-Focused Accessibility Education Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resources-for-autism.md) - [Career-Supporting Neurodiversity Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neurodiversity-at-deloitte.md) - [Inclusive Hiring Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neurodivergent-hiring-program.md) - [Emotional Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johnson-johnson.md) - [Neuroinclusive Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mespace.md) - [AI-Enhanced Employment Accessibility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enabled-talent.md) - [Neurodiversity Awareness Month Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/td-destraction-zone.md)