Addressing the Needs of Adolescents and Adults with Autism: A Crisis on the Horizon

Gerhardt, Peter F.; Lainer, Ilene

doi:10.1007/s10879-010-9160-2

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“…First, and perhaps most conspicuously, it demonstrates the considerable need for further study in the area of employment and vocational skills for individuals with ASD. Given that only 26 studies were available for review, we echo Gerhardt and Lainer's (2011) call for a greater research focus on determining effective and socially valid interventions for promoting employment and societal inclusion for those with ASD. The neglect of this area in the literature adversely impacts post-second-level outcomes for individuals with ASD as there is a lack of evidence-based interventions available.…”

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“…A person-centered approach is vital in ensuring equality in the workplace. The first step in achieving equality may be to target employers' and coworkers' attitudes regarding the employability of people with ASD (Gerhardt and Lainer 2011). Research suggests that the willingness of employers to accommodate individuals with disabilities in their companies may be the most significant factor that determines success (Morgan and Alexander 2005).…”

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Employment and Vocational Skills Among Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Predictors, Impact, and Interventions

Walsh

Lydon

Healy

2014

Rev J Autism Dev Disord

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Much research has been devoted to early intervention for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with a lesser emphasis on research examining the outcomes for, or support of, these individuals as they reach employment age. Historically, employment opportunities for individuals with ASD have been limited. The current literature review sought to investigate the existing predictors and impact of employment or vocational placements among persons with ASD. Interventions described in the literature to teach individuals with ASD employment or vocational skills were also assessed. A total of 26 studies were reviewed, and results indicate that there is limited extant research on employment and vocational skills among individuals with ASD. However, it was found that employment positively impacted on the quality of life, cognitive functioning, and well-being of participants with ASD. Predictors of employment were found to be a complex interplay of personal and external factors. All interventional studies reported improvements in the vocational skills targeted, although a limited range of skills have been taught across these studies. The implications of these findings for individuals with ASD and future research in this area are discussed.

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Employment and Vocational Skills Among Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Predictors, Impact, and Interventions

Walsh

Lydon

Healy

2014

Rev J Autism Dev Disord

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“…Higher levels of caregiver burden in ASD were evidenced at adolescence and adulthood, with an association between burden and unmet needs in domains such as social relationships and mental health problem (Cadman et al 2012). Another important issue when entering adulthood is that a large number of adults with autism remain without appropriate services and effective interventions (Barnard et al 2001;Gerhardt and Lainer 2011;van Heijst and Geurts 2014). In a study about parental satisfaction, we found a lower global satisfaction at adolescence as compared to childhood and adulthood, and the parents expressed greater concern about the future at this period of life .…”

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Quality of Life in Parents of Young Adults with ASD: EpiTED Cohort

Rattaz

Michelon

Roeyers

et al. 2017

J Autism Dev Disord

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The impact of ASD on parental QOL was evaluated in the EpiTED cohort study at early adulthood. Two third of parents of young adults with ASD (66.7%) reported that their QoL was at least moderately altered. The perceived impact of ASD on parental QoL was related to the young adults' level of adaptive skills, as well as to symptom severity and the presence of challenging behaviors, which appeared to be the main risk factor. The study of change between adolescence and early adulthood showed that parents whose children had a decrease in challenging behaviors perceived a decreased impact on their QoL. These results argue for the importance to propose specific interventions to target associated challenging behaviors in ASD.

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“…Depression interferes with the ability to work; and greater awareness of autism by mental health professionals, therapists, but also employers and colleagues, could mean greater success in eISSN: 2301-2218Selection & Peer-review under responsibility of the Editors 1860 achieving in the workplace for individuals with autism. Previous research had shown that the majority of adults with autism are either unemployed or underemployed in menial work (Gerhardt & Lanier, 2011;Taylor & Seltzer, 2011). However, high-functioning adults who were diagnosed late in life appear to have a higher educational level than others, and were more able to live independently (Levy & Perry, 2011).…”

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What's it like being you? Growing old(er) with Autism Spectrum Conditions – A Scoping Study

Elichaoff¹

2015

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The aim of this scoping study was to understand which issues are of salience for the experiences of adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASCs) as they grow older, in order to determine themes for a follow up study using in-depth interviews. Four adults (two female, two male) on the high-functioning end of the autism spectrum were interviewed with a purposely broad semi-structured interview schedule. The transcripts were analysed using Thematic Analysis to identify emerging themes. The themes identified are depression, effects of diagnosis, experiences with mental health professionals and therapists, the inverted relationship between educational level and career, the participant as autism expert, and communication/social interaction. The findings echo some existing research and present an insight into the lived experiences of older adults with autism. The themes identified in the scoping study will form the basis for further qualitative studies. Implications for further research are also discussed.

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Addressing the Needs of Adolescents and Adults with Autism: A Crisis on the Horizon

Cited by 219 publications

References 20 publications

Employment and Vocational Skills Among Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Predictors, Impact, and Interventions

Employment and Vocational Skills Among Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Predictors, Impact, and Interventions

Quality of Life in Parents of Young Adults with ASD: EpiTED Cohort

What's it like being you? Growing old(er) with Autism Spectrum Conditions – A Scoping Study

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