# 33: Understanding Autism in the Workplace with Larah and Chanelle

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Published: 2025-07-21T01:26:20+00:00
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## Resource

As workplaces strive to become more inclusive, Autistic people are often misunderstood. However, when empowered they brings a unique perspectives and strengths that can greatly enrich a team. In today’s episode we will hear from an autistic person, Chanelle, share their lived experiences and from Larah what are the practical tools a workplace can implement to better support autistic individuals effectively —from recruitment all the way through to everyday communication and collaboration. Autism NZ’s biography: Larah van der Meer: Larah is the Research and Advocacy Manager at Autism NZ. She is also an Adjunct Research Fellow at Victoria University of Wellington. Larah is passionate about inclusion and making a positive difference to the autistic and autism communities, both at an individual level and in creating systemic change. Chanelle Moriah: Chanelle is neurodivergent (autistic, dyslexic and ADHD, along with pathological demand avoidance). She works as a Research and Advocacy Advisor and has written and illustrated two books on neurodivergence, one of which was listed for the New Zealand Book Awards. Chanelle was diagnosed in adulthood and is very passionate about creating more inclusive and understanding communities In this episode, we dive deep into answering the following thorny questions. 00:00 - Intro 02:45 - What is autism 03:45 - Understanding the autism spectrum 05:50 - How to determine the level of support someone needs 07:50 - Autistic people vs person with autism which is the right term to use 09:50 - Strengths based vs deficit based terminology 10:50 - What are the differences between an autistic person and a neurotypical person 12:00 - What are the barriers to getting a formal diagnosis 15:00 - Should people disclose their diagnosis with their employers…

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