Impact of COVID-19 on the Employment of Transition-Age Military-Dependent or Connected Autistic Youth
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| Title: | Impact of COVID-19 on the Employment of Transition-Age Military-Dependent or Connected Autistic Youth |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Holly Whittenburg (ORCID |
| Source: | Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals. 2024 47(3):172-183. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications and Hammill Institute on Disabilities. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) (DOD) |
| Contract Number: | W81XWH1610707 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Young Adults, Autism Spectrum Disorders, COVID-19, Pandemics, Employment Problems, Youth Employment, Military Personnel, Case Studies |
| DOI: | 10.1177/21651434231186351 |
| ISSN: | 2165-1434 2165-1442 |
| Abstract: | Research is needed that describes how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the employment of autistic youth. In this mixed-methods study, we present data on three cohorts of military-connected/dependent youth on the autism spectrum participating in a randomized, waitlist-controlled trial of Project SEARCH + ASD Supports to describe the potential effects of COVID-19 on employment. We also present three participant case studies to highlight challenges and opportunities faced during the transition process. Findings indicate the pandemic appeared to affect the 2019-2020 cohort most negatively, with employment outcomes lagging the previous cohorts by 29.1% to 48.2%. However, the case studies highlight approaches that effectively supported participants, including interagency collaboration, military and federal partnerships, skilled employment specialist support, and family involvement. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1433590 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Research is needed that describes how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the employment of autistic youth. In this mixed-methods study, we present data on three cohorts of military-connected/dependent youth on the autism spectrum participating in a randomized, waitlist-controlled trial of Project SEARCH + ASD Supports to describe the potential effects of COVID-19 on employment. We also present three participant case studies to highlight challenges and opportunities faced during the transition process. Findings indicate the pandemic appeared to affect the 2019-2020 cohort most negatively, with employment outcomes lagging the previous cohorts by 29.1% to 48.2%. However, the case studies highlight approaches that effectively supported participants, including interagency collaboration, military and federal partnerships, skilled employment specialist support, and family involvement. |
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| ISSN: | 2165-1434 2165-1442 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/21651434231186351 |
