scholarly journals Ability and Disability in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Literature Review Employing the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health‐Children and Youth Version

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 782-794 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elles de Schipper ◽  
Aiko Lundequist ◽  
David Coghill ◽  
Petrus J. de Vries ◽  
Mats Granlund ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
International Classification ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Disability And Health

scholarly journals The Gestalt of functioning in autism spectrum disorder: Results of the international conference to develop final consensus International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health core sets

Autism ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 449-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sven Bölte ◽  
Soheil Mahdi ◽  
Petrus J de Vries ◽  
Mats Granlund ◽  
John E. Robison ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
International Classification ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
Core Set ◽  
Age Appropriate ◽  
Core Sets

Autism spectrum disorder is associated with diverse social, educational, and occupational challenges. To date, no standardized, internationally accepted tools exist to assess autism spectrum disorder–related functioning. World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health can serve as foundation for developing such tools. This study aimed to identify a comprehensive, a common brief, and three age-appropriate brief autism spectrum disorder Core Sets. Four international preparatory studies yielded in total 164 second-level International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health candidate categories. Based on this evidence, 20 international autism spectrum disorder experts applied an established iterative decision-making consensus process to select from the candidate categories the most relevant ones to constitute the autism spectrum disorder Core Sets. The consensus process generated 111 second-level International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health categories in the Comprehensive Core Set for autism spectrum disorder—one body structure, 20 body functions, 59 activities and participation categories, and 31 environmental factors. The Common Brief Core Set comprised 60 categories, while the age-appropriate core sets included 73 categories in the preschool version (0- to 5-year-old children), 81 in the school-age version (6- to 16-year-old children and adolescents), and 79 in the older adolescent and adult version (⩾17-year-old individuals). The autism spectrum disorder Core Sets mark a milestone toward the standardized assessment of autism spectrum disorder–related functioning in educational, administrative, clinical, and research settings.

scholarly journals Factors impacting employment for people with autism spectrum disorder: A scoping review

Autism ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 869-901 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa Scott ◽  
Ben Milbourn ◽  
Marita Falkmer ◽  
Melissa Black ◽  
Sven Bӧlte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
International Classification ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
Core Sets ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this study is to holistically synthesise the extent and range of literature relating to the employment of individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Database searches of Medline, CINAHL, PsychINFO, Scopus, ERIC, Web of Science and EMBASE were conducted. Studies describing adults with autism spectrum disorder employed in competitive, supported or sheltered employment were included. Content analysis was used to identify the strengths and abilities in the workplace of employees with autism spectrum disorder. Finally, meaningful concepts relating to employment interventions were extracted and linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Sets for autism spectrum disorder. The search identified 134 studies for inclusion with methodological quality ranging from limited to strong. Of these studies, only 36 evaluated employment interventions that were coded and linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, primarily focusing on modifying autism spectrum disorder characteristics for improved job performance, with little consideration of the impact of contextual factors on work participation. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Sets for autism spectrum disorder are a useful tool in holistically examining the employment literature for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. This review highlighted the key role that environmental factors play as barriers and facilitators in the employment of people with autism spectrum disorder and the critical need for interventions which target contextual factors if employment outcomes are to be improved.

scholarly journals The development of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Sets for deafblindness: A study protocol

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. e0261413
Author(s):  
Abinethaa Paramasivam ◽  
Atul Jaiswal ◽  
Renu Minhas ◽  
Peter Holzhey ◽  
Karen Keyes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
International Classification ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
Icf Core Set ◽  
Core Set ◽  
Core Sets ◽  
Icf Core Sets

Background Individuals with deafblindness experience a combination of hearing and vision impairments. The World Health Organization has developed a global framework referred to as the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to describe health and functioning. From the full ICF classification, a selection of categories, referred to as ICF Core Sets, provide users with a tool to describe functioning and disability in specific health conditions. There has been no ICF Core Set created for deafblindness. Given that core sets are instrumental in improving clinical practice, research, and service delivery, the aim of this study is to develop an ICF Core Set for deafblindness. Methods As part of the preparatory phase in the ICF Core Set development, there are four studies that will be conducted. This includes the [1] systematic literature review that examines the researcher’s perspective, [2] qualitative study focusing on the individuals with deafblindness experience, [3] experts survey that looks at health professional’s perspective, and [4] empirical study that examines the clinical perspective. The studies will be conducted using the principles outlined by the ICF Research Branch for the development of ICF Core Sets. The systematic literature review protocol was submitted for registration on PROSPERO CRD42021247952. Discussion An ICF Core Set created for deafblindness will benefit individuals living with deafblindness who are often excluded from social participation, policies, and services. An ICF Core Set for deafblindness will have a significant impact on healthcare professionals, policymakers, researchers, service providers and individuals with deafblindness by facilitating communication among all stakeholder to support the functioning of those with deafblindness.

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