An Evaluation of Assistive Technology in Determining Job-Specific Preference for Adults With Autism and Intellectual Disabilities

Helena Lydon; JENNIFER HOLLOWAY

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An Evaluation of Assistive Technology in Determining Job-Specific Preference for Adults With Autism and Intellectual Disabilities

Helena Lydon, JENNIFER HOLLOWAY

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The transition to employment can be difficult for adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and intellectual disabilities (IDs). Currently, a limited number of ASD-specific career-planning tools exist within the literature, creating a challenge in terms of accurately identifying jobs that match individual preferences and strengths. This study evaluated the effects of a technology-based prework assessment on job performance among 3 adults with ASD and ID, aged 20-21 years prior to beginning supported employment. Three job conditions were established: a high-preference, high-skill-match job; a high-preference, low-skill-match job; and a low-preference, low-skill-match job. The 3 job conditions were evaluated using an alternating-treatments design with supported-employment sessions counterbalanced across a 6-week period. The results indicated that the high-preference job conditions produced higher levels of job performance irrespective of skill match. Implications for future research and practice are discussed.

Original language	English (Ireland)
Journal	Behavior Analysis in Practice
Volume	13
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-019-00380-3
Publication status	Published - 1 Jun 2019

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Walsh, E,Lydon, H,Holloway, J
Walsh, E., Lydon, H., & Holloway, J.

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