Vocational rehabilitation service usage and outcomes for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2017 ◽  
Vol 41-42 ◽  
pp. 39-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly Nye-Lengerman
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Service Usage ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Service

scholarly journals Behaviours that Support Self-Understanding for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Vocational Rehabilitation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuaki Maebara ◽  
Jun Yaeda
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Support Programme ◽  
Environmental Setting

<p>This study identifies behaviours that support self-understanding for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) participating in vocational rehabilitation. The qualitative research (Study 1) used conceptual analysis to identify vocational rehabilitation practitioners’ concept of support for self-understanding. The quantitative research (Study 2) surveyed 155 Japanese vocational rehabilitation practitioners using a questionnaire based on the results of Study 1. Exploratory factor analysis of the survey data determined the structure of behaviours that support self-understanding for people with ASD and found three behaviour types: ‘Environmental setting of the current situation’, ‘Promoting awareness of the current situation’, and ‘Reflection based on collected information’. A practitioner was deemed to promote self-understanding support by using a combination of these three behaviours while heeding to the disabling characteristics of people with ASD. Identified support behaviours could be used as a fundamental perspective to develop a support programme to promote self-understanding for people with ASD.</p>

Vocational Rehabilitation of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder with Virtual Reality

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lal Bozgeyikli ◽  
Evren Bozgeyikli ◽  
Andrew Raij ◽  
Redwan Alqasemi ◽  
Srinivas Katkoori ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder

Effective Job Supports to Improve Employment Outcomes for Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder

2021 ◽  
pp. JARC-D-20-00017
Author(s):  
Kayli Seagraves
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Employment Outcomes ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Competitive Employment ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Natural Supports

The unemployment rate of those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is staggeringly low. The low number of those with ASD in the competitive workforce can be connected to the complex and sometimes severe manifestations of the disorder. However, there are many supports and accommodations that individuals with ASD can use in order to alleviate the stress of finding and maintaining competitive employment. Natural supports can be provided through supportive supervisors, informed coworkers, and on-the-job trainings. Vocational rehabilitation services are provided in order to assess, prepare, and support individuals with ASD through their employment. Lastly, job modifications are used to alleviate any stressors that an employee with ASD may experience on the job. In this literature it was found that natural supports, vocational rehabilitation services, and job modifications were effective in improving the employment outcomes for individuals with ASD. Rehabilitation counselors can use the information found in this literature review to inform employers of successful and effective job supports for employees with ASD.

scholarly journals Behaviours that Support Self-Understanding for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Vocational Rehabilitation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuaki Maebara ◽  
Jun Yaeda
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Support Programme ◽  
Environmental Setting

<p>This study identifies behaviours that support self-understanding for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) participating in vocational rehabilitation. The qualitative research (Study 1) used conceptual analysis to identify vocational rehabilitation practitioners’ concept of support for self-understanding. The quantitative research (Study 2) surveyed 155 Japanese vocational rehabilitation practitioners using a questionnaire based on the results of Study 1. Exploratory factor analysis of the survey data determined the structure of behaviours that support self-understanding for people with ASD and found three behaviour types: ‘Environmental setting of the current situation’, ‘Promoting awareness of the current situation’, and ‘Reflection based on collected information’. A practitioner was deemed to promote self-understanding support by using a combination of these three behaviours while heeding to the disabling characteristics of people with ASD. Identified support behaviours could be used as a fundamental perspective to develop a support programme to promote self-understanding for people with ASD.</p>

Employees with Autism Spectrum Disorder Achieving Long-Term Employment Success: A Retrospective Review of Employment Retention and Intervention

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 181-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie Brooke ◽  
Alissa Molinelli Brooke ◽  
Carol Schall ◽  
Paul Wehman ◽  
Jennifer McDonough ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Retrospective Review ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Support Organization ◽  
Integrated Employment ◽  
Levels Of Support

Policymakers, researchers, and state vocational rehabilitation administrators share an interest in the long-term outcomes of individuals participating in the public state vocational rehabilitation program. Yet, there is limited research in the area of job retention or the service delivery practices used to support individuals with disabilities to achieve long-term success in competitive integrated employment (CIE). This article begins to address this research gap by conducting a retrospective review of 139 records of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that were referred to an employment support organization for CIE between October 1, 2009 and December 31, 2017. In comparison to the high national unemployment rate experienced by individuals with ASD, 104 individuals that were referred for CIE secured employment in 126 different jobs. Findings indicate that most study participants were able to move from moderate and intensive levels of support to minimal levels of support by 18 months of employment. It appears that employees with ASD benefit from the continual assessment and subsequent support that occurs during the extended service component of ongoing support services for supported and customized employment. Services that were offered during this phase included ongoing customization of the initial job, lateral job moves, and career advancement.

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