Article
McKnightLizotte. 2018. Work related communication barriers for individuals with ASD..pdf
Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling
(2018)
Abstract
This study identified situationswhere communicationwas a barrier to employment
for adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Informant interviewees
were six college graduates with ASD who have been employed for one year.
Following the qualitative inductive analysis, five communication-related themes
emerged: (1) job interviewing success, (2) negotiating co-worker interactions,
(3) supervisory interactions, instruction, and feedback, (4) handling customer
intercommunication, and (5) communication-oriented coping strategies. Participants
were relatively more successful in communication coping strategies
and supervisory interaction compared to difficulties with job interviewing and
co-worker interactions. Vocational rehabilitation counsellors assisting clients
with ASD should prioritize job interview communication skills and social skill
education specific to appropriate interactions with co-workers and supervisors
utilizing role play, social skill training, and job coaching.
Keywords
- Autism,
- Employment,
- Social Skills,
- Communication,
- Bullying
Disciplines
Publication Date
July, 2018
DOI
10.1017/jrc.2018.4
Citation Information
Michelle Lizotte. "McKnightLizotte. 2018. Work related communication barriers for individuals with ASD..pdf" Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling Vol. 24 Iss. 1 (2018) p. 12 - 26 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/michelle-lizotte/2/