Providing supportive transition services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder: Considerations for vocational rehabilitation professionals

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank J. Sansosti ◽  
Deborah Merchant ◽  
Lynn C. Koch ◽  
Phillip Rumrill ◽  
Alexa Herrera
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Transition Services ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Rehabilitation Professionals

Small Town Transition Services Model: Postsecondary Planning for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder

2021 ◽  
pp. 875687052110279
Author(s):  
Karen Eastman ◽  
Gail Zahn ◽  
Wendy Ahnupkana ◽  
Bryson Havumaki
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Postsecondary Education ◽  
High School Transition ◽  
Transition Services ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Work Skills ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Education And Employment

Graduating from high school and moving to the next phase of life can be difficult for any student but is particularly so for those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Social and communication difficulties, sensory concerns, and narrow interests can negatively affect these students’ opportunity for postsecondary education and employment. Preparing students with ASD for post-school success may be especially challenging in rural schools, due to limited opportunities and resources. This article describes a rural high school transition services program designed to support students with ASD and other disabilities in becoming gainfully employed after high school or accessing post-secondary education. The program, designed by a student’s transition team starting in Grade 9, is based on recommendations from the literature and includes inclusion and co-teaching, work skills classes, collaboration with outside agencies, and the development of a student portfolio.

Recommendations for Postsecondary Transitions for Autism Spectrum Disorder Based on Family Experiences

2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 7512510274p1-7512510274p1
Author(s):  
Erin McGee ◽  
Betti Ahmed ◽  
Christopher Trujillo
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Transition Process ◽  
Transition Services ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Family Experiences ◽  
Postsecondary Transitions ◽  
Systematic Review Process

Abstract Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. As the number of those with autism spectrum disorder increases, the need for postsecondary transition services does as well. Current research acknowledges parents and caretakers as a vital part of the transition process, but there is currently no standardized way to include them. Through a systematic review process examining parent and family experiences, best practices were developed to increase feelings of preparedness and decrease anxiety for all parties. Primary Author and Speaker: Erin McGee Additional Authors and Speakers: Betti Ahmed Contributing Authors: Christopher Trujillo

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>

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