Universität zu Köln

Proft, Julia, Gawronski, Astrid, Kraemer, Katharina, Schoofs, Theresa, Kockler, Hanna and Vogeley, Kai (2016). Autism and career: a qualitative analysis of work-related experiences and needs of individuals with Autism-Spectrum-Disorders. Z. Psychiatr. Psychol. Psychother., 64 (4). S. 277 - 286. BERN 9: VERLAG HANS HUBER. ISSN 1664-2929

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Abstract

Despite their often high intellectual potential persons with high-functioning autism are commonly affected by unemployment. In an open survey we asked 102 recently diagnosed adult patients for their education and employment history as well as their occupational experiences and wishes. Written descriptions of 29 patients, who had answered the open questions completely, were systematically analysed using qualitative content analysis. Analysis of education and employment histories revealed that most of the participants were well-educated; nevertheless, 45 % were unemployed at the time of the survey. Analysis of the occupational experiences revealed that difficulties are mainly associated with the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and neuropsychological deficits. Additional factors including lack of support and acceptance by the occupational environment as well as unsuitable institutional support measures can lead to increased psychological strain. Analysis of wishes revealed a concrete need for autism-specific support measures. In a joint research project aiming at the vocational integration of individuals with ASD, a supported employment program is currently under development.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Proft, Julia UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Gawronski, Astrid UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Kraemer, Katharina UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Schoofs, Theresa UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Kockler, Hanna UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Vogeley, Kai UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-264467
DOI:	10.1024/1661-4747/a000289
Journal or Publication Title:	Z. Psychiatr. Psychol. Psychother.
Volume:	64
Number:	4
Page Range:	S. 277 - 286
Date:	2016
Publisher:	VERLAG HANS HUBER
Place of Publication:	BERN 9
ISSN:	1664-2929
Language:	German
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language EMPLOYMENT; ADULTS Multiple languages Psychology, Clinical Multiple languages
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/26446