9 recherche sur le mot-clé 'Supported employment'

Evaluating a new supported employment internship programme for autistic young adults without intellectual disability / Brett HEASMAN ; Laura CRANE ; Anna REMINGTON in Autism, 28-8 (August 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 28-8 (August 2024) . - p.1934-1946 Titre : Evaluating a new supported employment internship programme for autistic young adults without intellectual disability Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Brett HEASMAN, Auteur ; Laura CRANE, Auteur ; Anna REMINGTON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1934-1946 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autistic young adults  employers  internship  parents  supported employment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Supported employment initiatives have been shown to increase employment rates for autistic people who want to enter the workforce. Despite the success of supported employment initiatives in increasing employment rates, little is known about the first-hand experiences and views of those involved. In the current study, we examined the experiences and views of autistic young adults without intellectual disability ('interns'), employers and parents regarding a previously unevaluated paid internship scheme that offers tailored support for interns and employers before, during and after the internship, the Employ Autism network. In total, 51 participants (19 interns, 22 employers, 10 parents), across eight internships, engaged in semi-structured interviews. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to identify three themes, shared across participant groups: (1) the internship was 'an invaluable experience', (2) the internship helped break down autism-specific barriers to employment and (3) stakeholder groups had some unmet expectations. Drawing on this multi-informant qualitative evaluation of a novel supported employment scheme, we derive recommendations of best practice for supported employment initiatives for autistic young adults without intellectual disability. Lay abstract Internships designed for autistic people can help them to find employment, but there is little research about the experiences of those involved with internship schemes. To learn more about a new paid internship scheme in the United Kingdom, the Employ Autism network, we interviewed 19 interns, who were autistic young adults without intellectual disability taking part in one of eight different internships. We also interviewed 22 employers (who worked with the interns), and 10 parents (who supported their children in the internship). The interns, employers and parents told us that the Employ Autism network was a valuable experience that helped the interns become more confident. Also, the parents said it helped the interns become more independent. All the groups said the Employ Autism network removed common barriers to employment, and interns and parents said it would help interns get a job in future. Employers and interns said they understood each other better during the internship, and employers said the internship made them think about how their organisations might have accidentally had barriers in place that could stop autistic people getting employed (barriers that they wanted to address in future). However, all groups said some expectations of the internship were not met. These findings suggest the Employ Autism network is helpful for autistic young adults without intellectual disability and employers, but that there are ways that the internships could be improved in future. We discuss the lessons we can learn from the Employ Autism network that might help others who are thinking about setting up, or getting involved in, similar internship schemes. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613231214834 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=533 [article] Evaluating a new supported employment internship programme for autistic young adults without intellectual disability [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Brett HEASMAN, Auteur ; Laura CRANE, Auteur ; Anna REMINGTON, Auteur . - p.1934-1946. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 28-8 (August 2024) . - p.1934-1946 Mots-clés : autistic young adults  employers  internship  parents  supported employment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Supported employment initiatives have been shown to increase employment rates for autistic people who want to enter the workforce. Despite the success of supported employment initiatives in increasing employment rates, little is known about the first-hand experiences and views of those involved. In the current study, we examined the experiences and views of autistic young adults without intellectual disability ('interns'), employers and parents regarding a previously unevaluated paid internship scheme that offers tailored support for interns and employers before, during and after the internship, the Employ Autism network. In total, 51 participants (19 interns, 22 employers, 10 parents), across eight internships, engaged in semi-structured interviews. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to identify three themes, shared across participant groups: (1) the internship was 'an invaluable experience', (2) the internship helped break down autism-specific barriers to employment and (3) stakeholder groups had some unmet expectations. Drawing on this multi-informant qualitative evaluation of a novel supported employment scheme, we derive recommendations of best practice for supported employment initiatives for autistic young adults without intellectual disability. Lay abstract Internships designed for autistic people can help them to find employment, but there is little research about the experiences of those involved with internship schemes. To learn more about a new paid internship scheme in the United Kingdom, the Employ Autism network, we interviewed 19 interns, who were autistic young adults without intellectual disability taking part in one of eight different internships. We also interviewed 22 employers (who worked with the interns), and 10 parents (who supported their children in the internship). The interns, employers and parents told us that the Employ Autism network was a valuable experience that helped the interns become more confident. Also, the parents said it helped the interns become more independent. All the groups said the Employ Autism network removed common barriers to employment, and interns and parents said it would help interns get a job in future. Employers and interns said they understood each other better during the internship, and employers said the internship made them think about how their organisations might have accidentally had barriers in place that could stop autistic people getting employed (barriers that they wanted to address in future). However, all groups said some expectations of the internship were not met. These findings suggest the Employ Autism network is helpful for autistic young adults without intellectual disability and employers, but that there are ways that the internships could be improved in future. We discuss the lessons we can learn from the Employ Autism network that might help others who are thinking about setting up, or getting involved in, similar internship schemes. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613231214834 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=533

Employment Interventions for Individuals with ASD: The Relative Efficacy of Supported Employment With or Without Prior Project SEARCH Training / Carol M. SCHALL in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45-12 (December 2015)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 45-12 (December 2015) . - p.3990-4001 Titre : Employment Interventions for Individuals with ASD: The Relative Efficacy of Supported Employment With or Without Prior Project SEARCH Training Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Carol M. SCHALL, Auteur ; Paul WEHMAN, Auteur ; Valerie BROOKE, Auteur ; Carolyn GRAHAM, Auteur ; Jennifer MCDONOUGH, Auteur ; Alissa BROOKE, Auteur ; Whitney HAM, Auteur ; Rachael ROUNDS, Auteur ; Stephanie LAU, Auteur ; Jaclyn ALLEN, Auteur Année de publication : 2015 Article en page(s) : p.3990-4001 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : ASD  Autism  Adults  Competitive employment  Supported employment  Project SEARCH plus ASD Supports Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This paper presents findings from a retrospective observational records review study that compares the outcomes associated with implementation of supported employment (SE) with and without prior Project SEARCH with ASD Supports (PS-ASD) on wages earned, time spent in intervention, and job retention. Results suggest that SE resulted in competitive employment for 45 adults with ASD. Twenty-five individuals received prior intervention through PS-ASD while the other 20 individuals received SE only. Individuals in this sample who received PS-ASD required fewer hours of intervention. Additionally, individuals in the PS-ASD group achieved a mean higher wage and had higher retention rates than their peers who received SE only. Further research with a larger sample is needed to confirm these findings. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-2426-5 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=273 [article] Employment Interventions for Individuals with ASD: The Relative Efficacy of Supported Employment With or Without Prior Project SEARCH Training [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Carol M. SCHALL, Auteur ; Paul WEHMAN, Auteur ; Valerie BROOKE, Auteur ; Carolyn GRAHAM, Auteur ; Jennifer MCDONOUGH, Auteur ; Alissa BROOKE, Auteur ; Whitney HAM, Auteur ; Rachael ROUNDS, Auteur ; Stephanie LAU, Auteur ; Jaclyn ALLEN, Auteur . - 2015 . - p.3990-4001. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 45-12 (December 2015) . - p.3990-4001 Mots-clés : ASD  Autism  Adults  Competitive employment  Supported employment  Project SEARCH plus ASD Supports Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This paper presents findings from a retrospective observational records review study that compares the outcomes associated with implementation of supported employment (SE) with and without prior Project SEARCH with ASD Supports (PS-ASD) on wages earned, time spent in intervention, and job retention. Results suggest that SE resulted in competitive employment for 45 adults with ASD. Twenty-five individuals received prior intervention through PS-ASD while the other 20 individuals received SE only. Individuals in this sample who received PS-ASD required fewer hours of intervention. Additionally, individuals in the PS-ASD group achieved a mean higher wage and had higher retention rates than their peers who received SE only. Further research with a larger sample is needed to confirm these findings. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-2426-5 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=273

Program evaluation of a community organization offering supported employment services for adults with autism / Valérie MARTIN in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 82 (April 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 82 (April 2021) . - 101741 Titre : Program evaluation of a community organization offering supported employment services for adults with autism Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Valérie MARTIN, Auteur ; Marc J. LANOVAZ, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101741 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Mental health  Supported employment  Vocational support  Work Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have an employment rate well below the general population. One potential solution to address this issue is the implementation of supported employment services. The purpose of our study was to evaluate a Canadian community supported employment program designed for individuals with ASD without an intellectual disability. Method Thirty-seven individuals with ASD, who were receiving services from a local community agency (Action main-d’oeuvre) providing supported employment services, participated in the study. The research team monitored the characteristics of the participants, the number of hours of services provided, and outcome measures related to employment. We then conducted descriptive analyses, t-tests, and Wilcoxon signed rank tests to compare anxiety about work and self-efficacy before services and after outcomes of the program. Results Despite high levels of comorbid mental health issues, our results indicated that 62.1 % of individuals obtained paid employment within 12 months. Furthermore, participants with post-secondary education found jobs related to their degree or requiring specialized skills. Participants felt less anxious and more self-efficacious towards employment. Maintaining employment was a greater challenge and continuing support may be required. Conclusions The study suggests that the employment services may have supported the participants in finding a job. However, collaboration is essential to address mental health issues in job seekers with ASD, which appeared to hinder job search and maintenance. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101741 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=443 [article] Program evaluation of a community organization offering supported employment services for adults with autism [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Valérie MARTIN, Auteur ; Marc J. LANOVAZ, Auteur . - 101741. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 82 (April 2021) . - 101741 Mots-clés : Autism  Mental health  Supported employment  Vocational support  Work Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have an employment rate well below the general population. One potential solution to address this issue is the implementation of supported employment services. The purpose of our study was to evaluate a Canadian community supported employment program designed for individuals with ASD without an intellectual disability. Method Thirty-seven individuals with ASD, who were receiving services from a local community agency (Action main-d’oeuvre) providing supported employment services, participated in the study. The research team monitored the characteristics of the participants, the number of hours of services provided, and outcome measures related to employment. We then conducted descriptive analyses, t-tests, and Wilcoxon signed rank tests to compare anxiety about work and self-efficacy before services and after outcomes of the program. Results Despite high levels of comorbid mental health issues, our results indicated that 62.1 % of individuals obtained paid employment within 12 months. Furthermore, participants with post-secondary education found jobs related to their degree or requiring specialized skills. Participants felt less anxious and more self-efficacious towards employment. Maintaining employment was a greater challenge and continuing support may be required. Conclusions The study suggests that the employment services may have supported the participants in finding a job. However, collaboration is essential to address mental health issues in job seekers with ASD, which appeared to hinder job search and maintenance. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101741 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=443

The cost-effectiveness of supported employment for adults with autism in the United Kingdom / Ifigeneia MAVRANEZOULI in Autism, 18-8 (November 2014)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 18-8 (November 2014) . - p.975-984 Titre : The cost-effectiveness of supported employment for adults with autism in the United Kingdom Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Ifigeneia MAVRANEZOULI, Auteur ; Odette MEGNIN-VIGGARS, Auteur ; Nadir CHEEMA, Auteur ; Patricia HOWLIN, Auteur ; Simon BARON-COHEN, Auteur ; Stephen PILLING, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.975-984 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  cost-effectiveness  economics  supported employment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Adults with autism face high rates of unemployment. Supported employment enables individuals with autism to secure and maintain a paid job in a regular work environment. The objective of this study was to assess the cost-effectiveness of supported employment compared with standard care (day services) for adults with autism in the United Kingdom. Thus, a decision-analytic economic model was developed, which used outcome data from the only trial that has evaluated supported employment for adults with autism in the United Kingdom. The main analysis considered intervention costs, while cost-savings associated with changes in accommodation status and National Health Service and personal social service resource use were examined in secondary analyses. Two outcome measures were used: the number of weeks in employment and the quality-adjusted life year. Supported employment resulted in better outcomes compared with standard care, at an extra cost of £18 per additional week in employment or £5600 per quality-adjusted life year. In secondary analyses that incorporated potential cost-savings, supported employment dominated standard care (i.e. it produced better outcomes at a lower total cost). The analysis suggests that supported employment schemes for adults with autism in the United Kingdom are cost-effective compared with standard care. Further research needs to confirm these findings. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361313505720 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=242 [article] The cost-effectiveness of supported employment for adults with autism in the United Kingdom [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Ifigeneia MAVRANEZOULI, Auteur ; Odette MEGNIN-VIGGARS, Auteur ; Nadir CHEEMA, Auteur ; Patricia HOWLIN, Auteur ; Simon BARON-COHEN, Auteur ; Stephen PILLING, Auteur . - p.975-984. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 18-8 (November 2014) . - p.975-984 Mots-clés : autism  cost-effectiveness  economics  supported employment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Adults with autism face high rates of unemployment. Supported employment enables individuals with autism to secure and maintain a paid job in a regular work environment. The objective of this study was to assess the cost-effectiveness of supported employment compared with standard care (day services) for adults with autism in the United Kingdom. Thus, a decision-analytic economic model was developed, which used outcome data from the only trial that has evaluated supported employment for adults with autism in the United Kingdom. The main analysis considered intervention costs, while cost-savings associated with changes in accommodation status and National Health Service and personal social service resource use were examined in secondary analyses. Two outcome measures were used: the number of weeks in employment and the quality-adjusted life year. Supported employment resulted in better outcomes compared with standard care, at an extra cost of £18 per additional week in employment or £5600 per quality-adjusted life year. In secondary analyses that incorporated potential cost-savings, supported employment dominated standard care (i.e. it produced better outcomes at a lower total cost). The analysis suggests that supported employment schemes for adults with autism in the United Kingdom are cost-effective compared with standard care. Further research needs to confirm these findings. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361313505720 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=242

Do sheltered workshops enhance employment outcomes for adults with autism spectrum disorder? / Robert Evert CIMERA in Autism, 16-1 (January 2012)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 16-1 (January 2012) . - p.87-94 Titre : Do sheltered workshops enhance employment outcomes for adults with autism spectrum disorder? Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Robert Evert CIMERA, Auteur ; Paul WEHMAN, Auteur ; Michael WEST, Auteur ; Sloane BURGESS, Auteur Année de publication : 2012 Article en page(s) : p.87-94 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  sheltered workshops  supported employment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study investigated whether sheltered workshops help prepare individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for competitive employment within the community. Two groups of individuals were compared: (a) 215 supported employees who were in sheltered workshops prior to entering supported employment and (b) 215 supported employees who were not in sheltered workshops. Individuals from both groups were matched based on their primary diagnosis, secondary diagnosis (if present), and gender. Results showed that there were no differences in rates of employment between these two groups. However, individuals who participated in sheltered workshops earned significantly less (US$129.36 versus US$191.42 per week), and cost significantly more to serve (US$6,065.08 versus US$2,440.60), than their non-sheltered workshop peers. Results presented here suggest that individuals with ASD achieve better vocational outcomes if they do not participate in sheltered workshops prior to enrolling in supported employment. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361311408129 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=153 [article] Do sheltered workshops enhance employment outcomes for adults with autism spectrum disorder? [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Robert Evert CIMERA, Auteur ; Paul WEHMAN, Auteur ; Michael WEST, Auteur ; Sloane BURGESS, Auteur . - 2012 . - p.87-94. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 16-1 (January 2012) . - p.87-94 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  sheltered workshops  supported employment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study investigated whether sheltered workshops help prepare individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for competitive employment within the community. Two groups of individuals were compared: (a) 215 supported employees who were in sheltered workshops prior to entering supported employment and (b) 215 supported employees who were not in sheltered workshops. Individuals from both groups were matched based on their primary diagnosis, secondary diagnosis (if present), and gender. Results showed that there were no differences in rates of employment between these two groups. However, individuals who participated in sheltered workshops earned significantly less (US$129.36 versus US$191.42 per week), and cost significantly more to serve (US$6,065.08 versus US$2,440.60), than their non-sheltered workshop peers. Results presented here suggest that individuals with ASD achieve better vocational outcomes if they do not participate in sheltered workshops prior to enrolling in supported employment. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361311408129 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=153

An ecological systems model of employee experience in industry-led autism employment programmes / Simon M. BURY in Autism, 28-6 (June 2024)  

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Vocational support approaches in autism spectrum disorder: A synthesis review of the literature / David B NICHOLAS in Autism, 19-2 (February 2015)  

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Promoting Social Interactions and Job Independence for College Students with Autism or Intellectual Disability: A Pilot Study / Carly B. GILSON in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 46-11 (November 2016)  

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Transition to work: Perspectives from the autism spectrum / D. HEDLEY in Autism, 22-5 (July 2018)  

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