Efficacy of Work-Related Training for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Authors

E. Anderson, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
L. Hatton, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
K. Schlager, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
A. Shea, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
K. Watlington, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
M. Ferraro, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
M. C. Potvin, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2020

Comments

Systematic review written for the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy class Critical Inquiry I & Critical Inquiry II.

Abstract

Research suggests that traditional models of work-related training, in addition to a lack of on-the-job support, may exacerbate difficulties experienced by individuals with autism spectrum disorder with obtaining and maintaining employment

The poor employment outcomes experienced by individuals with ASD are well-documented throughout literature and have resulted in the need to examine more effective ways of providing support and work-related interventions.

Although research has investigated the efficacy of work-related training on successful employment outcomes when used with individuals with ASD, a systematic review summarizing this evidence has yet to be published. Therefore, this review examines and interprets current research evidence on the efficacy of work-related training for individuals.

Recommended Citation

Anderson, E.; Hatton, L.; Schlager, K.; Shea, A.; Watlington, K.; Ferraro, M.; and Potvin, M. C., "Efficacy of Work-Related Training for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder" (2020). Student Papers, Posters & Projects. Paper 52.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/student_papers/52

Language

English