Employment and Adults With Asperger Syndrome

Hurlbutt, Karen; Chalmers, Lynne

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“…10 Those who are employed often are employed below their level of education and have difficulty maintaining stable employment. 10,11 Lower cognitive and language functioning have been associated with lower rates of employment. 2,12 Some studies have found that 12% to 24% of youth are not engaged in any productive activities in young adulthood.…”

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Postsecondary Education and Employment Among Youth With an Autism Spectrum Disorder

Shattuck¹,

Narendorf²,

Cooper³

et al. 2012

Pediatrics

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WHAT'S KNOWN ON THIS SUBJECT: Previous research has identified low rates of employment and postsecondary education for youth with autism, but generalizability has been limited by small samples. WHAT THIS STUDY ADDS:Using national data, the authors of this study found that youth with autism are at high risk for no postsecondary education or employment, especially in the first 2 years after high school. Findings highlight the need for improved transition planning. abstract OBJECTIVES: We examined the prevalence and correlates of postsecondary education and employment among youth with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).METHODS: Data were from a nationally representative survey of parents, guardians, and young adults with an ASD. Participation in postsecondary employment, college, or vocational education and lack of participation in any of these activities were examined. Rates were compared with those of youth in 3 other eligibility categories: speech/ language impairment, learning disability, and mental retardation. Logistic regression was used to examine correlates of each outcome. RESULTS:For youth with an ASD, 34.7% had attended college and 55.1% had held paid employment during the first 6 years after high school. More than 50% of youth who had left high school in the past 2 years had no participation in employment or education. Youth with an ASD had the lowest rates of participation in employment and the highest rates of no participation compared with youth in other disability categories. Higher income and higher functional ability were associated with higher adjusted odds of participation in postsecondary employment and education. CONCLUSIONS:Youth with an ASD have poor postsecondary employment and education outcomes, especially in the first 2 years after high school. Those from lower-income families and those with greater functional impairments are at heightened risk for poor outcomes. Further research is needed to understand how transition planning before high school exit can facilitate a better connection to productive postsecondary activities.

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Postsecondary Education and Employment Among Youth With an Autism Spectrum Disorder

Shattuck¹,

Narendorf²,

Cooper³

et al. 2012

Pediatrics

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538

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“…As a group, they are more likely to be unemployed (without a job), underemployed (in jobs that underutilise their knowledge, skills and experience) and 'malemployed' (in jobs for which they are expressly unsuited) than the population at large (Romoser 2000;Müller et al 2003;Hurlbutt & Chalmers 2004;Robertson 2010;Seltzer et al 2011). Related to this, they demonstrate a comparatively high level of job switching, resulting in fragmented work histories that may limit their potential for ongoing employment and career development, and in turn contribute to stress, depression, isolation, and financial insecurity (Goode, Rutter, & Howlin 1994;Müller et al 2003).…”

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“…However, such studies as have singled out adults with high functioning ASD and presented data specifically related to their employment experiences have tended to show poor outcomes for this group. These include low rates of independent employment; jobs that are not commensurate with the individual's ability levels; and difficulty maintaining jobs (Howlin, Mawhood, & Rutter 2000;Romoser 2000;Howlin et al 2004;Hurlbutt & Chalmers 2004;Cederlund et al 2008;Stuart-Hamilton et al 2009;. In addition, it appears that many adults with high functioning ASD are not receiving the supports at work that they need in order to perform their jobs well (Beardon & Edmonds 2007).…”

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Employment Activities and Experiences of Adults with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger’s Disorder

Baldwin

Costley

Warren

2014

J Autism Dev Disord

318

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A note on versions:The version presented here may differ from the published version or from the version of record. If you wish to cite this item you are advised to consult the publisher's version. Please see the repository url above for details on accessing the published version and note that access may require a subscription.For more information, please contact eprints@nottingham.ac.uk 1 Employment activities and experiences of adults with high-functioning autism and Asperger's disorder Abstract There is limited large-scale empirical research into the working lives of adults who have an autism spectrum disorder with no co-occurring intellectual disability. Drawing on data from a national survey, this report describes the employment activities and experiences of 130 adults with Asperger's Disorder (AD) and high functioning autism (HFA) in Australia. Outcome measures include current occupation; occupational skill level and alignment with educational attainment; type of job contract; hours of work; support received to find work; support received in the workplace; and positive and negative experiences of employment. The findings confirm and expand upon existing evidence that adults with AD and HFA, despite their capacity and willingness to work, face significant disadvantages in the labour market and a lack of understanding and support in employment settings.

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“…setting and maintaining a positive relationship with supervisors. In a qualitative study by Hurlbutt et al [26], adults, with ASD reported experiencing more challenges with navigating the social expectations of the workplace than with the work-tasks themselves. Limitations on employment, social relationships, and adaptive behavior place adults with ASD at high risk for isolation and poor quality of life.…”

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Comparison of self-and other-report of symptoms of autism and comorbid psychopathology in adults with autism spectrum disorder

Pearl¹,

Edwards²,

Murray³

2017

Contemp Behav Health Care

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While the presentation of autism-related symptoms is variable across individuals with ASD, there is growing evidence that many of these symptoms may be further complicated or exacerbated by comorbid symptoms of psychopathology. Some individuals with ASD may also have difficulty reflecting and reporting on their own behavioral and emotional symptoms, which can interfere with diagnosis and treatment. The current study compared self-and other-ratings of the behavior of 47 young adults with ASD in the home environment, to identify areas of rater agreement and discrepancy across symptoms of both ASD and general pathology. For ASD symptoms, nominated reporters rated the participant's behavior as significantly more impaired regarding social communication symptoms, but no significant difference was found for restricted and repetitive behavior. For symptoms of psychopathology, only attention problems, depression problems, avoidant personality problems, and total problems were reported by others as significantly higher when compared to self-report. While this provides increased confidence for assessing most comorbid symptoms of psychopathology via one reporter, results suggest obtaining collateral reports for ASD symptoms may be important for comprehensive assessment. The results from this study may inform the future of the clinical field regarding the use of a more efficient assessment of individuals with ASD's behavior and comorbid psychopathology.

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Employment and Adults With Asperger Syndrome

Cited by 250 publications

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Postsecondary Education and Employment Among Youth With an Autism Spectrum Disorder

Postsecondary Education and Employment Among Youth With an Autism Spectrum Disorder

Employment Activities and Experiences of Adults with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger’s Disorder

Comparison of self-and other-report of symptoms of autism and comorbid psychopathology in adults with autism spectrum disorder

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