Acceptability of employment readiness measures in youth and young adults on the autism spectrum: a mixed-methods study

CONCLUSIONS: Implications are presented for clinicians and researchers, highlighting the relevance for autism-specific measurement development and acceptability.Implications for rehabilitationGiven the lower labor force participation of persons on the autism spectrum, a combination of measures should be used in the assessment of an individual's employment readiness.In youth and young adults on the spectrum, employment readiness can be measured using the Work Readiness Inventory (WRI) and a modified version of the Ansell-Casey Life Skills Assessment (ACLSA-M).In clinical practice and research, modifying the contents of these measures may be advised to minimize language complexity, and maximize ease in self report.When designing, developing, and testing new measures in rehabilitation practice or research, the intent should be broadened by involving diverse representation from the project outset, by engaging both those on the spectrum and neurotypical populations.PMID:33863243 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2021.1902578
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Source Type: research