Type of Submission

Poster

Keywords

Vocational support programs, vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, autism spectrum disorders, employment rates, social skills, quality of life

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this review is to examine the effects of vocational support programs versus the absence of vocational support programs on employment rates, social skills, and quality of life of transition-aged youth diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and related diagnoses.

Methods: The CINAHL, Cochrane Collection Plus, Medline, PubMed, and UpToDate databases were searched for articles pertaining to our purpose statement. Four reviewers analyzed the articles for results and extracted data regarding sample characteristics, treatment characteristics, assessment tools, and outcomes.

Results: Nine studies were included, all of which related to the effects of vocational support programs on individuals with ASD and related diagnoses.

Conclusion: Across the board, data strongly suggested that vocational support interventions increased employment rates, improved social skills, and enhanced quality of life for individuals with ASD and related diagnoses.

Faculty Sponsor or Advisor’s Name

Carrie Keib, Ph.D., RN

Campus Venue

Stevens Student Center

Location

Cedarville, OH

Start Date

4-1-2015 11:00 AM

End Date

4-1-2015 2:00 PM

Comments

Best Poster Presentation in Category 3: Case Studies and Literature Reviews

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The Effects of Vocational Support Programs on Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Cedarville, OH

Purpose: The purpose of this review is to examine the effects of vocational support programs versus the absence of vocational support programs on employment rates, social skills, and quality of life of transition-aged youth diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and related diagnoses.

Methods: The CINAHL, Cochrane Collection Plus, Medline, PubMed, and UpToDate databases were searched for articles pertaining to our purpose statement. Four reviewers analyzed the articles for results and extracted data regarding sample characteristics, treatment characteristics, assessment tools, and outcomes.

Results: Nine studies were included, all of which related to the effects of vocational support programs on individuals with ASD and related diagnoses.

Conclusion: Across the board, data strongly suggested that vocational support interventions increased employment rates, improved social skills, and enhanced quality of life for individuals with ASD and related diagnoses.

 

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