Sources and impact of occupational demands for autistic employees

Hayward, Susan; Stokes, Mark A.

doi:10.1016/j.rasd.2020.101571

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“…Mothers with a high parenting sense of competence often have higher intervention willingness and motivation, can promote family members to actively participate in parenting, and play a vital role in children therapy (Benson et al, 2008 ; Yao and Liu, 2018 ). The results of this study also confirmed the viewpoint of resource conservation theory (Hobfoll, 2001 ; Kaniel and Siman-Tov, 2011 ; Hayward et al, 2020 ). According to the resource conservation theory, parental psychological resources can help people cope with stressors and improve the relationship between parents and their children in the context of interactions with them (Kaniel and Siman-Tov, 2011 ).…”

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Sense of Parenting Efficacy, Perceived Family Interactions, and Parenting Stress Among Mothers of Children With Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Chen

Cheng

2022

Front. Psychol.

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This study examined the relationship between maternal sense of parenting efficacy and parental stress in children with autism and the moderating effect of family interaction. A total of 263 mothers of children with autism were investigated with the Parenting Ability Scale, Family Interaction Scale (FIS), and Parental Stress Scale. The results showed that (1) maternal sense of parenting efficacy significantly predicted parental stress in children with autism; and (2) family interaction significantly moderated the relationship between maternal sense of parenting efficacy and parental stress in children with autism, that is, when family interaction was lower than −1.54 standard deviation (SD), the sense of parenting efficacy did not significantly predict parental stress. When family interaction was higher than −1.54 SD, parenting efficacy had a significant negative predictive effect on parenting stress.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 87%

Sense of Parenting Efficacy, Perceived Family Interactions, and Parenting Stress Among Mothers of Children With Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Chen

Cheng

2022

Front. Psychol.

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“…Hayward et al [ 30 ] used COR theory to demonstrate that employees with autism have only limited resources to cope with social-communication demands. In their subsequent research, the authors further used the theory to suggest that workplace relationships are the key resource to help employees with autism cope with such demands and manage organizational stress [ 31 ].…”

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Inclusive Communication Model Supporting the Employment Cycle of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Tomczak

Szulc

Jędrzejewska‐Szczerska

2021

IJERPH

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Difficulties with interpersonal communication experienced by individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) significantly contribute to their underrepresentation in the workforce as well as problems experienced while in employment. Consistently, it is vital to understand how communication within the employment cycle of this group can be improved. This study aims to identify and analyze the possibilities of modifying the communication processes around recruitment, selection, onboarding, and job retention to address the specific characteristics and needs of the representatives of this group. This qualitative study is based on 15 in-depth interviews conducted with 21 field experts, i.e.,: therapists, job trainers, and entrepreneurs employing people with ASD. The findings of this research informed the creation of an inclusive communication model supporting the employment cycle of individuals with ASD. The most important recommendations within the model that was created include the modification of job advertisements, use of less structured job interviews, providing opportunities for mentorship, and supportive and non-direct, electronically mediated communication. To apply the above-mentioned solutions and take full advantage of the talents of people with ASD, it is also necessary to provide tailored sensitivity and awareness training programs for their direct addressees as well as their neurotypical colleagues, including managerial staff.

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“…Further, participants in this study recognised the experience of jobseeker stress as negatively impacting employability; thus, employment assistance could include appropriate access to or inclusion of mental health support both while looking for and during employment. The importance of access to mental health services for autistic people has been previously recognised (Bury et al, 2022 ; Hayward et al, 2020 ).…”

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The Efficacy of Disability Employment Service (DES) Providers Working with Autistic Clients

Hayward

Flower

Denney

et al. 2022

J Autism Dev Disord

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The efficacy of the Australian Disability Employment Services (DES) for autistic jobseekers has not been examined and is currently undergoing Government reform. To help inform the new DES strategy, we sought the views of: 24 autistic individuals; seven family members of autistic individuals, and; 46 DES employees. Data were collected using surveys and interviews. Data were analysed using Mann Whitney tests plus deductive thematic analysis based on Nicholas and colleagues’ ecosystems model. Participants highlighted a need to adapt existing policies to enhance flexibility of the DES model. There was participant consensus that DES staff require specific education and training to meet the needs of autistic people. Suggestions to inform the new model of DES for autistic people are made.

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Sources and impact of occupational demands for autistic employees

Cited by 24 publications

References 56 publications

Sense of Parenting Efficacy, Perceived Family Interactions, and Parenting Stress Among Mothers of Children With Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Sense of Parenting Efficacy, Perceived Family Interactions, and Parenting Stress Among Mothers of Children With Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Inclusive Communication Model Supporting the Employment Cycle of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

The Efficacy of Disability Employment Service (DES) Providers Working with Autistic Clients

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