| Autor: |
Whittenburg, Holly, McDonough, Jennifer, Schall, Carol, Dubois, Thomas, Vitullo, Vivian, Wehman, Paul |
| Zdroj: |
Career Development & Transition for Exceptional Individuals; Aug2024, Vol. 47 Issue 3, p172-183, 12p |
| Abstrakt: |
Research is needed that describes how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the employment of autistic youth. In this mixed-methods study, we present data on three cohorts of military-connected/dependent youth on the autism spectrum participating in a randomized, waitlist-controlled trial of Project SEARCH + ASD Supports to describe the potential effects of COVID-19 on employment. We also present three participant case studies to highlight challenges and opportunities faced during the transition process. Findings indicate the pandemic appeared to affect the 2019-2020 cohort most negatively, with employment outcomes lagging the previous cohorts by 29.1% to 48.2%. However, the case studies highlight approaches that effectively supported participants, including interagency collaboration, military and federal partnerships, skilled employment specialist support, and family involvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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