There is a concern that people with diagnosed or undiagnosed needs may find it more difficult to engage with a programme of support such as Restart or be more likely to disengage from that support, while at the same time being less likely to achieve positive employment outcomes without appropriate support. For this research, a literature review was followed by a focus group which included representatives from five Restart providers. This captured frontline experiences of current support provided to both participants and employers when placing neurodivergent participants into employment, explored what further support could be helpful and sought examples of good practice to be shared. It also provided researchers with the opportunity to test the recommendations that arose from the literature. The research also includes evidence from an observational visit, conducted at a Restart office, and discussions with employment and health advisers that occurred on site. Click here for more
