Neurodiversity and the support of people with disabilities in employment

The diploma thesis deals with the difficulties faced by employees on the autism spectrum, with ADHD, or specific learning disabilities at Škoda Auto a.s. The thesis contains five chapters. The first chapter is devoted to the definition of the term neurodivergence, its origin, and its legislative basis in the Czech Republic. The second chapter of the theoretical part deals with the definition of individual diagnoses and difficulties that adults may encounter. The third chapter describes in more detail the barriers in the recruitment process and the work environment. The fourth chapter describes the possibilities for employee support and specific measures in the company SAP. The fifth chapter presents the research investigation using qualitative methodology. The respondents were employees of Škoda Auto a.s. on the autism spectrum, with ADHD, or with a specific learning disability. The research survey combines a questionnaire and interviews. The aim of the survey was to identify and describe the difficulties faced by neurodivergent employees. The results show that employees have the greatest difficulties with working conditions that are poorly structured, confusing, or too noisy, making it difficult to concentrate. Other areas where they experience difficulties include work organization, processing...