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ERIC Number: EJ1331015
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: EISSN-1939-4225
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Using a Strengths-Based Approach to Improve Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Johnson, Karen R.
New Horizons in Adult Education & Human Resource Development, v34 n1 p16-25 Win 2022
An increasing number of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are pursing postsecondary degrees; however, the employment rate for this population is unacceptably low because of the range of deficit in behavioral, communication, and social skills that are crucial for effective functioning on the job. Although individuals with ASD have wide and varied talents and giftedness, there continues to be a focus on their impairments rather than their strengths and they are subject to stigma and discrimination. To reduce employers fears and reluctance of employing individuals with ASD, appreciative inquiry is suggested as a strengths-based approach to leverage their skills and improve work outcomes of this underrepresented population.
Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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