Abstract
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is a high-incidence condition affecting approximately one out of 68 of people. Adults with ASD are three to four times less likely to be employed than peers who do not have a disability. The high rate of unemployment of adults with ASD suggests a gap in employment development theory and practice knowledge addressing the specific needs of this population. This chapter provides new insights on theoretical framing of employment support interventions for people with ASD, including the interface between behavioral-gradient, structural-infrastructure, and psychosocial factors in vocational development with individuals with ASD. Practical implications of this chapter include taking into account level of functioning with ASD, structural-infrastructural supports, and the use of digital technologies in career counseling of people with neurodiversity.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Theory, Research and Dynamics of Career Wellbeing |
| Subtitle of host publication | Becoming Fit for the Future |
| Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
| Pages | 309-326 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030281809 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783030281793 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 18 Sept 2019 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Autism
- Career counseling
- Digital resources
- Disabilities
- Employment outcomes
- Job development
- Neurodiversity
- Opportunity structure
- Vocational rehabilitation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Psychology
- General Social Sciences
- Economics, Econometrics and Finance (all)
- General Business,Management and Accounting
