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Dreaver, Jessica; Thompson, Craig; Girdler, Sonya; Adolfsson, Margareta; Black, Melissa H.; Falkmer, Marita – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
Employment outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are poor and there is limited understanding on how best to support individuals with ASD in the workplace. Stakeholders involved in the employment of adults with ASD, including employers and employment service providers have unique insights into the factors influencing…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Employment Level, Success
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Bonete, Saray; Calero, María Dolores; Fernández-Parra, Antonio – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2015
Adults with Asperger syndrome show persistent difficulties in social situations which psychosocial treatments may address. Despite the multiple studies focusing on social skills interventions, only some have focused specifically on problem-solving skills and have not targeted workplace adaptation training in the adult population. This study…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Asperger Syndrome, Problem Solving, Intervention
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Westbrook, John D.; Nye, Chad; Wendt, Oliver; Fong, Carlton J.; Williams, Ann; Cortopassi, Tara – Campbell Systematic Reviews, 2012
The objective of the proposed systematic review is to determine the effectiveness of pre-graduation interventions aimed at persons with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) to shape behaviors, social interactions, and/or skills that result in employment in mainstream competitive employment settings. Interventions included in this review produce an…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Interpersonal Competence