Factors associated with sustained community employment among adults with autism and co-occurring intellectual disability

Sustaining community employment is a challenge for adults with autism spectrum disorders, especially for those who have co-occurring intellectual disability, but factors contributing to this employment outcome have not been fully evaluated. This study utilized longitudinal data to explore the impact...

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Published in:Autism : the international journal of research and practice 2018-10, Vol.22 (7), p.794-803
Main Authors: Chan, Wai, Smith, Leann E, Hong, Jinkuk, Greenberg, Jan S, Lounds Taylor, Julie, Mailick, Marsha R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Autism
Autistic adults
Comorbidity
Employment
Family income
Intellectual disabilities
Learning disabilities
Living skills
School environment
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Summary:Sustaining community employment is a challenge for adults with autism spectrum disorders, especially for those who have co-occurring intellectual disability, but factors contributing to this employment outcome have not been fully evaluated. This study utilized longitudinal data to explore the impact of contextual influences, family factors, and individual characteristics on sustained employment over approximately 18 months (N = 105). Very few adults with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability achieved sustained employment (14.3%). The results indicated that more independent daily living skills, a higher family income, a larger maternal social network, an inclusive school environment in early childhood, and currently living in an area with a larger population size were associated with significantly greater odds of sustaining employment. Follow-up analyses suggested that managing personal care is particularly important for employment.
ISSN:1362-3613
1461-7005
DOI:10.1177/1362361317703760