Effectiveness of adult employment assistance services for persons with autism spectrum disorders
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Author(s): John D. Westbrook, Frank Martin, Chad Nye, Carlton J. Fong
Published by: The Campbell Collaboration
Supported by: -
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Status: Research in progress
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Background
Successful competitive employment outcomes for people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) were once perceived to be highly unlikely. Today, however, given new technologies and other supports to assist people with ASD in competitive employment settings, more are being successful in achieving employment outcomes. While some research has been conducted and reported, we know little about programs that are effective in accomplishing competitive employment outcomes. Competitive employment is a preferred outcome because of its integration into mainstream work environments and its inclusion of full or part-time work options at minimum wage or above. There is a need to examine the effects of these employment-oriented interventions for individuals with ASD.
Objectives
To determine the effectiveness of adult employment assistance in securing and maintaining employment for adults (18 years and older) wit hautism spectrum disorders.
Researchers
- John D. Westbrook, PhD, Disability Research to Practice program, SEDL, john.westbrook@sedl.org
- Frank H. Martin, PhD
- Chad Nye, PhD
- Carlton J. Fong
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