Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
MAKING IT TO WORK: TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT FOR THE YOUNG ADULT WITH AUTISM. |
| Authors: |
Patterson, Aileen, Rafferty, Andrea |
| Source: |
International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders. Nov2001 Supplement, Vol. 36, p475. 6p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Employment, Autism, Young adults with disabilities |
| Geographic Terms: |
United Kingdom |
| Abstract: |
In the last few decades there has been an increase in the reported prevalence of autism and its correlates within what is now termed autistic spectrum disorder (ASD): from 20 in every 10,000 children being estimated by Wing and Gould (1979) to 91 in every 10,000 by the National Autistic Society (NAS) (1999). While changes in criteria may account for some of this it is accepted that such children are increasingly being identified and knowledge of autism is growing. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine teaching staff from seven different schools for children with special needs to elicit information in relation to preparing young adults with ASD for the world of work. Results indicated educational practices are being modified for children with autism. Currently the most specifically tailored packages are offered in schools for children with severe learning difficulties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Business Source Complete |
