An Ecosystem Approach to Employment and Autism Spectrum Disorder / David B. NICHOLAS in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 48-1 (January 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 48-1 (January 2018) . - p.264-275 Titre : An Ecosystem Approach to Employment and Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : David B. NICHOLAS, Auteur ; Wendy MITCHELL, Auteur ; Carolyn DUDLEY, Auteur ; Margaret CLARKE, Auteur ; Rosslynn ZULLA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.264-275 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Ecosystem  Employment  Employment support  Job readiness Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Relatively little is yet known about employment readiness and elements that promote access to, and the retention of, employment for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This paper posits elements within the ecosystem of employment and ASD. The ecosystem approach locates employment among persons with ASD as inextricably linked with broader community resources, family support, workplace capacity building (e.g., employer, co-workers) and policy. Application of the approach is offered through process evaluation data yielded from an ecosystem-informed job readiness program entitled, 'EmploymentWorks Canada'. Findings illustrate job readiness in the context of the broader ecosystem that envelopes salient components in the aim of community engagement and quality of life. Recommendations are offered for community-based applications and for program and research development. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3351-6 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=337 [article] An Ecosystem Approach to Employment and Autism Spectrum Disorder [texte imprimé] / David B. NICHOLAS, Auteur ; Wendy MITCHELL, Auteur ; Carolyn DUDLEY, Auteur ; Margaret CLARKE, Auteur ; Rosslynn ZULLA, Auteur . - p.264-275. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 48-1 (January 2018) . - p.264-275 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Ecosystem  Employment  Employment support  Job readiness Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Relatively little is yet known about employment readiness and elements that promote access to, and the retention of, employment for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This paper posits elements within the ecosystem of employment and ASD. The ecosystem approach locates employment among persons with ASD as inextricably linked with broader community resources, family support, workplace capacity building (e.g., employer, co-workers) and policy. Application of the approach is offered through process evaluation data yielded from an ecosystem-informed job readiness program entitled, 'EmploymentWorks Canada'. Findings illustrate job readiness in the context of the broader ecosystem that envelopes salient components in the aim of community engagement and quality of life. Recommendations are offered for community-based applications and for program and research development. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3351-6 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=337

Autism voices: Perspectives of the needs, challenges, and hopes for the future of autistic youth / Rackeb TESFAYE in Autism, 27-4 (May 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 27-4 (May 2023) . - p.1142-1156 Titre : Autism voices: Perspectives of the needs, challenges, and hopes for the future of autistic youth Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Rackeb TESFAYE, Auteur ; Valérie COURCHESNE, Auteur ; Pat MIRENDA, Auteur ; Wendy MITCHELL, Auteur ; David B. NICHOLAS, Auteur ; Ilina SINGH, Auteur ; Lonnie ZWAIGENBAUM, Auteur ; Mayada ELSABBAGH, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1142-1156 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : adolescence,first-person perspective,inclusive methods,qualitative research,strength-based Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The Autism Voices study draws on novel inclusive methods to obtain the first-person experiences of autistic youth with a range of cognitive and verbal abilities. Thirty-one autistic youth were interviewed with a strength-based protocol, enabling them to provide responses in the modality of their choice. Dynamics between youth and their environments such as home, school, and community were explored. Youth were questioned about their interests, plans for the future, experiences with various emotions, and experience of autism. Based on a thematic analysis, six themes emerged: (1) autistic identities, (2) thinking about the future, (3) seeking social connection on their own terms, (4) seeking autonomy, (5) school as both a stressor and social facilitator, and (6) experiences of stress and anxiety. The experiences described by autistic youth parallel many of the aspirations and challenges of typically developing adolescents, while being uniquely shaped by their autism. We discuss how these insights shared by autistic youth can facilitate active involvement in their communities, promote well-being, and promote optimal transition into adulthood. Autism Voices demonstrates that partnering with multiple stakeholders and the use of inclusive methodologies are pivotal steps toward capturing the voices of all autistic youth.Lay abstractCurrently, our understanding of the adolescent period for autistic youth has relied on the expertise of researchers, clinicians, parents, and teachers, yet rarely involves their unique first-person experiences. Our study attempted to understand the experiences and perspectives of autistic adolescents in their home, school, and community environments using the Autism Voices protocol, a semi-structured interview specifically designed and tailored to engage with autistic youth with various language and intellectual levels. The analysis of the 31 interviews conducted with autistic adolescents aged 11-18 years highlighted six themes: (1) autistic identities, (2) thinking about the future, (3) seeking social connection on their own terms, (4) seeking autonomy, (5) school as both a stressor and social facilitator, and (6) experiences of stress and anxiety. These results highlight similarities and differences in the adolescent experiences of autistic youth compared to their typically developing peers. Our findings suggest that by removing assumptions about the experiences of autistic individuals and investing in inclusive interview methods, we can faithfully capture the experiences of autistic youth regardless of their communication and cognitive abilities. Being able to capture and amplify these diverse voices will facilitate the active involvement of autistic communities in research and clinical and policy decisions that impact them. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1177/13623613221132108 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=499 [article] Autism voices: Perspectives of the needs, challenges, and hopes for the future of autistic youth [texte imprimé] / Rackeb TESFAYE, Auteur ; Valérie COURCHESNE, Auteur ; Pat MIRENDA, Auteur ; Wendy MITCHELL, Auteur ; David B. NICHOLAS, Auteur ; Ilina SINGH, Auteur ; Lonnie ZWAIGENBAUM, Auteur ; Mayada ELSABBAGH, Auteur . - p.1142-1156. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 27-4 (May 2023) . - p.1142-1156 Mots-clés : adolescence,first-person perspective,inclusive methods,qualitative research,strength-based Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The Autism Voices study draws on novel inclusive methods to obtain the first-person experiences of autistic youth with a range of cognitive and verbal abilities. Thirty-one autistic youth were interviewed with a strength-based protocol, enabling them to provide responses in the modality of their choice. Dynamics between youth and their environments such as home, school, and community were explored. Youth were questioned about their interests, plans for the future, experiences with various emotions, and experience of autism. Based on a thematic analysis, six themes emerged: (1) autistic identities, (2) thinking about the future, (3) seeking social connection on their own terms, (4) seeking autonomy, (5) school as both a stressor and social facilitator, and (6) experiences of stress and anxiety. The experiences described by autistic youth parallel many of the aspirations and challenges of typically developing adolescents, while being uniquely shaped by their autism. We discuss how these insights shared by autistic youth can facilitate active involvement in their communities, promote well-being, and promote optimal transition into adulthood. Autism Voices demonstrates that partnering with multiple stakeholders and the use of inclusive methodologies are pivotal steps toward capturing the voices of all autistic youth.Lay abstractCurrently, our understanding of the adolescent period for autistic youth has relied on the expertise of researchers, clinicians, parents, and teachers, yet rarely involves their unique first-person experiences. Our study attempted to understand the experiences and perspectives of autistic adolescents in their home, school, and community environments using the Autism Voices protocol, a semi-structured interview specifically designed and tailored to engage with autistic youth with various language and intellectual levels. The analysis of the 31 interviews conducted with autistic adolescents aged 11-18 years highlighted six themes: (1) autistic identities, (2) thinking about the future, (3) seeking social connection on their own terms, (4) seeking autonomy, (5) school as both a stressor and social facilitator, and (6) experiences of stress and anxiety. These results highlight similarities and differences in the adolescent experiences of autistic youth compared to their typically developing peers. Our findings suggest that by removing assumptions about the experiences of autistic individuals and investing in inclusive interview methods, we can faithfully capture the experiences of autistic youth regardless of their communication and cognitive abilities. Being able to capture and amplify these diverse voices will facilitate the active involvement of autistic communities in research and clinical and policy decisions that impact them. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1177/13623613221132108 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=499

Research needs and priorities for transition and employment in autism: Considerations reflected in a “Special Interest Group” at the International Meeting for Autism Research / David B. NICHOLAS in Autism Research, 10-1 (January 2017)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 10-1 (January 2017) . - p.15-24 Titre : Research needs and priorities for transition and employment in autism: Considerations reflected in a “Special Interest Group” at the International Meeting for Autism Research Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : David B. NICHOLAS, Auteur ; Sandra HODGETTS, Auteur ; Lonnie ZWAIGENBAUM, Auteur ; Leann E. SMITH, Auteur ; Paul SHATTUCK, Auteur ; Jeremy R. PARR, Auteur ; Olivia CONLON, Auteur ; Tamara GERMANI, Auteur ; Wendy MITCHELL, Auteur ; Lori-Ann R. SACREY, Auteur ; Margot E. STOTHERS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.15-24 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  qualitative research  adolescents  adults  transitional issues  vocational/labor force participation  multistakeholder perspective Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Research related to supports for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is under-developed. As an example, system and service development to support successful transition to adulthood and meaningful vocation for adults has received relatively little research scrutiny until recently, with practitioners and program developers lacking evidenceinformed approaches guiding service delivery. A Special Interest Group (SIG) was convened at the International Meeting for Autism Research in May 2014 and May 2015, with a focus on transitional and vocational issues in ASD. The SIG consisted of 120 international delegates, including self-advocates, family members, researchers, program and policy developers, practitioners, and interdisciplinary ASD trainees. Following a summary of the literature, subgroups of attendees were convened in smaller groups to identify research needs and priorities. International researchers facilitated these discussions with notes taken in each subgroup. Using a qualitative analytic approach, key themes across groups were identified. These key themes, outlined in this paper, address the identified need to (a) advance research capacity; (b) build employer capacity relative to employing persons with ASD; and (c) enhance support resources for adults with ASD and their families. Heightened research activity guiding practice and policy, community/employer engagement, and person and family-centered services were recommended. Implications for advancement and implementation are offered. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.1683 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=302 [article] Research needs and priorities for transition and employment in autism: Considerations reflected in a “Special Interest Group” at the International Meeting for Autism Research [texte imprimé] / David B. NICHOLAS, Auteur ; Sandra HODGETTS, Auteur ; Lonnie ZWAIGENBAUM, Auteur ; Leann E. SMITH, Auteur ; Paul SHATTUCK, Auteur ; Jeremy R. PARR, Auteur ; Olivia CONLON, Auteur ; Tamara GERMANI, Auteur ; Wendy MITCHELL, Auteur ; Lori-Ann R. SACREY, Auteur ; Margot E. STOTHERS, Auteur . - p.15-24. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 10-1 (January 2017) . - p.15-24 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  qualitative research  adolescents  adults  transitional issues  vocational/labor force participation  multistakeholder perspective Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Research related to supports for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is under-developed. As an example, system and service development to support successful transition to adulthood and meaningful vocation for adults has received relatively little research scrutiny until recently, with practitioners and program developers lacking evidenceinformed approaches guiding service delivery. A Special Interest Group (SIG) was convened at the International Meeting for Autism Research in May 2014 and May 2015, with a focus on transitional and vocational issues in ASD. The SIG consisted of 120 international delegates, including self-advocates, family members, researchers, program and policy developers, practitioners, and interdisciplinary ASD trainees. Following a summary of the literature, subgroups of attendees were convened in smaller groups to identify research needs and priorities. International researchers facilitated these discussions with notes taken in each subgroup. Using a qualitative analytic approach, key themes across groups were identified. These key themes, outlined in this paper, address the identified need to (a) advance research capacity; (b) build employer capacity relative to employing persons with ASD; and (c) enhance support resources for adults with ASD and their families. Heightened research activity guiding practice and policy, community/employer engagement, and person and family-centered services were recommended. Implications for advancement and implementation are offered. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.1683 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=302

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