AUTISM AND ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: PRELIMINARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO A WORKPLACE INCLUSION FRAMEWORK
CONTRIBUIÇÕES PRELIMINARES PARA UM FRAMEWORK DE INCLUSÃO LABORAL
Keywords:
autism, information resources management, informational inclusion, informational accessibilityAbstract
The inclusion of autistic individuals in the labor market has become a growing subject of academic interest, particularly in light of challenges related to social participation, accessibility, and retention within organizational environments. In this context, this study aimed to map and analyze the scientific literature on autism, information, and Information Resources Management, seeking to identify trends, approaches, and gaps in the existing body of knowledge. This qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive study was conducted through a literature review of national and international databases. Searches were carried out in Portuguese, English, and Spanish using descriptors related to autism, information, informational inclusion, and Information Resources Management. The results revealed a low incidence of studies connecting autism and Information Resources Management. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, five publications were selected for analysis. These studies highlighted the relevance of organizational communication, access to information, institutional awareness, and the reduction of informational barriers for the inclusion of autistic individuals in the workplace. The findings indicate that informational processes play a significant role in promoting more inclusive organizational environments, although this relationship remains underexplored in the literature. It is concluded that a scientific gap exists on this topic, reinforcing the need for further research to deepen the understanding of the contributions of Information Resources Management to informational accessibility and the inclusion of autistic individuals in organizational contexts.