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Success Factors Enabling Employment for Adults on the Autism Spectrum from Employers’ Perspective

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Dreaver, Jessica
Thompson, Craig
Girdler, Sonya
Adolfsson, M.
Black, Melissa
Falkmer, Marita
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2020
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Dreaver, J. and Thompson, C. and Girdler, S. and Adolfsson, M. and Black, M.H. and Falkmer, M. 2020. Success Factors Enabling Employment for Adults on the Autism Spectrum from Employers’ Perspective. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 50 (5): pp. 1657-1667.
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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
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School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology
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Employment outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are poor and there is limited understanding on how best to support individuals with ASD in the workplace. Stakeholders involved in the employment of adults with ASD, including employers and employment service providers have unique insights into the factors influencing employment for this population. Organisational and individual factors facilitating successful employment for adults with ASD across Australia and Sweden were explored, including the supports and strategies underpinning employment success from an employers’ perspective. Three themes including Knowledge and Understanding of ASD, Work Environment and Job Match emerged, suggesting that a holistic approach was key to supporting success, with employer knowledge and understanding of ASD underpinning their ability to facilitate employment.