Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Autism-Specific Workplace Tool for Employers: A Randomised Controlled Trial
dc.contributor.author | Scott, Melissa | |
dc.contributor.author | Falkmer, Marita | |
dc.contributor.author | Falkmer, Torbjorn | |
dc.contributor.author | Girdler, Sonya | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2018-06-29T12:26:13Z | |
dc.date.available | 2018-06-29T12:26:13Z | |
dc.date.created | 2018-06-29T12:08:41Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2018 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Scott, M. and Falkmer, M. and Falkmer, T. and Girdler, S. 2018. Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Autism-Specific Workplace Tool for Employers: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 48 (10): 3377-3392. | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/68553 | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1007/s10803-018-3611-0 | |
dc.description.abstract |
A randomised controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of the Integrated Employment Success Tool (IEST™) in improving employers’ self-efficacy in modifying the workplace for individuals on the autism spectrum. Employers (N = 84) were randomised to the IEST™ or support as usual groups. Measurements of self-efficacy, knowledge and attitudes towards disability in the workplace were obtained at baseline and post-test. Results revealed a significant improvement in self-efficacy within the IEST™ group between baseline and post-test (p = 0.016). At post-test, there were no significant differences between groups in relation to self-efficacy in implementing autism-specific workplace modifications and employer attitudes towards disability in the workplace. Given the lack of significant outcomes, further research is needed to determine the effectiveness of the IEST™ for employers. | |
dc.publisher | Springer New York LLC | |
dc.title | Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Autism-Specific Workplace Tool for Employers: A Randomised Controlled Trial | |
dc.type | Journal Article | |
dcterms.source.startPage | 1 | |
dcterms.source.endPage | 16 | |
dcterms.source.issn | 0162-3257 | |
dcterms.source.title | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | |
curtin.department | School of Occ Therapy, Social Work and Speech Path | |
curtin.accessStatus | Open access |