This process resulted in four key themes that describe autistic adults' experiences with autistic-inclusive employment: (1) organizational culture, (2) workplace environment, (3) disclosure and accommodations, and (4) role alignment. Findings from this study highlight opportunities to enhance autistic...
Higgins, Koch, Boughfman, and Vierstra (2008) recommended that school‐to‐work transition programs include services such as job seeking skills, career exploration opportunities, supported employment, accommodations planning, and services to employers. Hasazi, Johnson, Hasazi, Gordon, and Hull (2001...
Creative Community and Career Center 4 Autism: A drop-in, peer supported, membership program for men and women 18+ to find and fulfill their life purpose. Employment transition services.
The facilitators of employment were the people's own activity and support from their families, job coaches, work environments with necessary accommodations, appreciation of their work, support from an employer and work organiza- tion, knowledge and experience of work during education; and for ...
Final interviews also include specific accommodations, such as longer breaks. For individuals who are selected through this process, Microsoft incorporates training for managers and teammates, as well as support for the new employee. The program has helped Microsoft to successfully hire individuals into...
This research could be an important factor in policy development, and suggests that for successful employment of ASD individuals, accommodations may need to be made for comorbid mental disorders.Harris, KarenDissertations & Theses - Gradworks
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the rate of autism has increased over the past two decades to 1 in 88 children currently being identified with ASD (CDC, 2012). Additionally, functional limitations caused by ASD continue into adulthood and often create barriers...
Higgins, Koch, Boughfman, and Vierstra (2008) recommended that school鈥恡o鈥恮ork transition programs include services such as job seeking skills, career exploration opportunities, supported employment, accommodations planning, and services to employers. Hasazi, Johnson, Hasazi, Gordon, and Hull (...
No guiding framework for reasonable accommodations and no elaboration of criteria to adjudge jobs as 'suitable' or 'unsuitable' have been made available. Such a system in the long run poses challenges for inclusion in employment.doi:10.1007/s40737-022-00273-9Sharad Philip...
Conclusions: The findings suggest that autistic job candidates would benefit from tailored accommodations and adjustments offered throughout the recruitment process, to reduce anxiety and improve employment-seeking outcomes for autistic candidates. Keywords: employment; job-seeking; interviews; anxiety; mental...