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Perspectives on Employer-Initiated Terminations among Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum

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Title: Perspectives on Employer-Initiated Terminations among Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum
Language: English
Authors: Florencia Pezzimenti, Eman Durrani, Shuting Zheng, Ryan E. Adams, Somer L. Bishop, Julie Lounds Taylor (ORCID 0000-0002-3904-3476)
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 2024 54(4):1332-1343.
Availability: Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Employer Attitudes, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Interpersonal Competence, Attendance, Barriers, Job Performance, Preferences, Dismissal (Personnel), Young Adults, Adults, Mental Disorders, Work Environment
DOI: 10.1007/s10803-022-05884-6
ISSN: 0162-3257
1573-3432
Abstract: Job instability is high among autistic adults, with employer-initiated terminations a common reason for job loss. The current study used qualitative methods to code reasons that autistic adults identified for their employer-initiated termination. From 315 autistic individuals ages 18-35 who completed an online survey, 93 (29.5%) reported having been terminated from a job. These individuals were asked about the reasons for their termination and responses were coded into thematic categories. Common reasons included work performance, social difficulties, attendance, and mental health challenges. Adults were more likely to attribute terminations to internal causes (related to the individual) than to external causes (environment-related). A good fit between workplace, individual preferences, skills, and abilities is likely key to promoting job continuity for autistic adults.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2024
Accession Number: EJ1418452
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Job instability is high among autistic adults, with employer-initiated terminations a common reason for job loss. The current study used qualitative methods to code reasons that autistic adults identified for their employer-initiated termination. From 315 autistic individuals ages 18-35 who completed an online survey, 93 (29.5%) reported having been terminated from a job. These individuals were asked about the reasons for their termination and responses were coded into thematic categories. Common reasons included work performance, social difficulties, attendance, and mental health challenges. Adults were more likely to attribute terminations to internal causes (related to the individual) than to external causes (environment-related). A good fit between workplace, individual preferences, skills, and abilities is likely key to promoting job continuity for autistic adults.
ISSN:0162-3257
1573-3432
DOI:10.1007/s10803-022-05884-6