Evaluation of Employment-Support Services for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autor/inn/en	Nicholas, David B.; Zwaigenbaum, Lonnie; Zwicker, Jennifer; Clarke, Margaret E.; Lamsal, Ramesh; Stoddart, Kevin P.; Carroll, Cynthia; Muskat, Barbara; Spoelstra, Margaret; Lowe, Katelyn
Titel	Evaluation of Employment-Support Services for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Quelle	In: Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 22 (2018) 6, S.693-702 (10 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1362-3613
DOI	10.1177/1362361317702507
Schlagwörter	Adults; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Autism; Supported Employment; Intellectual Disability; Developmental Disabilities; Foreign Countries; Employment Services; Online Surveys; Comparative Analysis; Vocational Rehabilitation; Capacity Building; Canada + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Autismus; Arbeitsförderungsmaßnahme; Intellect; Disability; Disabilities; Verstand; Behinderung; Entwicklungsstörung; Ausland; Employment service; Arbeitsvermittlung; Berufliche Rehabilitation; Kanada
Abstract	The employment rate among persons with autism spectrum disorder has been noted as unacceptably low. Employment-support services are increasingly linked to the potential for favorable job outcomes, yet little is known about employment-support practices and the outcome of these interventions. This mixed-methods study examined employment-support resources for persons with autism spectrum disorder. An online survey was completed by 137 senior clinicians or administrators in employment-support programs in Canada. Additionally, 122 follow-up interviews were conducted with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (n = 71) and their parents/caregivers (n = 51). Findings indicate that the quality and beneficial impact of employment-support services for adults with autism spectrum disorder may be more favorably perceived by employment-support personnel than by individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families. Furthermore, employment-support personnel were more disparaging about autism spectrum disorder vocational support capacity within their community, compared to their own programs. Individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families seek services that support both accessing and retaining employment. Capacity-building in employment support for youth and adults with autism spectrum disorder is recommended, based on a reported insufficiency of, and a lack of evidence guiding, existing services. Program recommendations and an emerging model for integrated vocational support in autism spectrum disorder are offered. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01