A Review of Generic Skills for Employability of Autistic Individuals

Abstract

Autism is a spectral disorder where symptoms can be present in various combinations, from mild to severe. Autism can make it difficult for a child to communicate and interact with others. However, most individuals with autism are unemployed yet they need jobs to secure their future. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to review the evidence regarding generic skills for individuals with autism who possess skills in social skills, independent living skills, and cognitive skills in becoming employees. Information was searched from journals via the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia's (UTM) library website. The findings revealed social skills, independent living skills, and cognitive skills are related to generic skills for employability of autistic children. Hence, in-depth studies on skills of independent living and cognitive need to be expanded as skills are very important to prove they are capable of working.