Factors associated with sustained community employment among adults with autism and co-occurring intellectual disability
Author(s)
Chan, Wai
Author(s)
Smith, L. E.
Hong, J.
Greenberg, J. S.
Taylor, J. L.
Mailick, M. R.
Date Issued
2018
Publisher
Sage Publications
Journal
Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice
Volume
22
Issue
7
Start page
794
End page
803
Abstract
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.
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No
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