Richardson Laura, McCoy Ashley, McNaughton David
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA.
School of Intervention Services, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, USA.
Work. 2019;62(2):205-219. doi: 10.3233/WOR-192856.
Employment is a key determinant in quality of life. However, less than 50% of adults with ASD are employed.
In order to better support community-based employment for persons with ASD who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), there is a need to better understand those situations in which successful outcomes have been achieved.
This study utilized a multiple case design to investigate the experiences of seven individuals with ASD who use AAC and are successfully employed in the community.
Results provide evidence that individuals with ASD who use AAC can be successfully employed, when provided with appropriate supports. Expressive and receptive communication were commonly identified as challenges, however, mobile devices provided support to communication and participation for many of the participants with ASD.
Results from the current study provide evidence that successful employment for individuals with ASD who use AAC is possible when intervention addresses three key areas: the development of skills that are valued in the workplace, the identification and creation of good job matches, and access to needed supports.
就业是生活质量的关键决定因素。然而，患有自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）的成年人中，就业者不到50%。
为了更好地支持使用辅助和替代沟通方式（AAC）的自闭症谱系障碍患者实现社区就业，有必要更深入地了解那些取得成功就业成果的情况。
本研究采用多案例设计，调查了七名使用AAC并在社区成功就业的自闭症谱系障碍患者的经历。
结果表明，为使用AAC的自闭症谱系障碍患者提供适当支持时，他们能够成功就业。表达性和接受性沟通通常被视为挑战，然而，移动设备为许多自闭症谱系障碍参与者的沟通和参与提供了支持。
本研究结果表明，当干预措施涉及三个关键领域时，使用AAC的自闭症谱系障碍患者有可能成功就业：培养在职场中受重视的技能、识别并创造良好的工作匹配机会，以及获得所需的支持。
