“I’m Destined to Ace This” : Work experience placement during high school for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

• As postsecondary outcomes of adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are poor, there is a need for programs that aim to improve employment and education outcomes. This study employed a grounded theory approach to explore the key factors contributing to successful work placement experience and the perceived benefits of these placements from the perspective of adolescents with ASD (n = 5), their parents (n = 6) and employers (n = 6). Key factors contributing to success include preparing for the workplace, harnessing strengths and interests and developing work related skills, while the benefits include insight into the workplace, recognising and realising potential, working as a team and the pathway ahead. The findings articulate a framework which could underpin future transition interventions for adolescents with ASD. 

Ämnesord

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Hälsovetenskap -- Arbetsterapi (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Health Sciences -- Occupational Therapy (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

Adolescents

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Employment

Vocational

Work

Work experience program

adolescent

adult

Article

autism

clinical article

employer

grounded theory

high school

human

parent

priority journal

work experience

workplace

young adult

child parent relation

female

male

procedures

psychology

school

vocational rehabilitation

Humans

Parents

Rehabilitation

Vocational

Schools

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