If the candidate is rejected for poor communication the reason given should be "poor communication; eg did not make eye contact".
It's worth remembering that many people with Asperger's do not have a diagnosis, or would not consider declaring their diagnosis at interview. It might be worth while for interviewers to gently ask - in the spirit of making reasonable adjustments - about that.
But, really, we know that interviewing is a hopelessly broken recruitment method.
It's worth remembering that many people with Asperger's do not have a diagnosis, or would not consider declaring their diagnosis at interview. It might be worth while for interviewers to gently ask - in the spirit of making reasonable adjustments - about that.
But, really, we know that interviewing is a hopelessly broken recruitment method.