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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 5/2020

15-02-2019 | OriginalPaper

Success Factors Enabling Employment for Adults on the Autism Spectrum from Employers’ Perspective

Auteurs: Jessica Dreaver, Craig Thompson, Sonya Girdler, Margareta Adolfsson, Melissa H. Black, Marita Falkmer

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 5/2020

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Abstract

Employment outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are poor and there is limited understanding on how best to support individuals with ASD in the workplace. Stakeholders involved in the employment of adults with ASD, including employers and employment service providers have unique insights into the factors influencing employment for this population. Organisational and individual factors facilitating successful employment for adults with ASD across Australia and Sweden were explored, including the supports and strategies underpinning employment success from an employers’ perspective. Three themes including Knowledge and Understanding of ASD, Work Environment and Job Match emerged, suggesting that a holistic approach was key to supporting success, with employer knowledge and understanding of ASD underpinning their ability to facilitate employment.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Success Factors Enabling Employment for Adults on the Autism Spectrum from Employers’ Perspective
Auteurs
Jessica Dreaver
Craig Thompson
Sonya Girdler
Margareta Adolfsson
Melissa H. Black
Marita Falkmer
Publicatiedatum
15-02-2019
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 5/2020
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-03923-3

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