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The Efficacy of Disability Employment Service (DES) Providers Working with Autistic Clients

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Title: The Efficacy of Disability Employment Service (DES) Providers Working with Autistic Clients
Language: English
Authors: Hayward, Susan M. (ORCID 0000-0003-0037-4275), Flower, Rebecca L., Denney, Kathleen E., Bury, Simon, Richdale, Amanda L., Dissanayake, Cheryl, Hedley, Darren
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 2023 53(12):4641-4654.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 14
Publication Date: 2023
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Employment Services, Employees, Employment Qualifications, Job Applicants, Public Policy, Program Effectiveness
Geographic Terms: Australia
DOI: 10.1007/s10803-022-05762-1
ISSN: 0162-3257
1573-3432
Abstract: The efficacy of the Australian Disability Employment Services (DES) for autistic jobseekers has not been examined and is currently undergoing Government reform. To help inform the new DES strategy, we sought the views of: 24 autistic individuals; seven family members of autistic individuals, and; 46 DES employees. Data were collected using surveys and interviews. Data were analysed using Mann Whitney tests plus deductive thematic analysis based on Nicholas and colleagues' ecosystems model. Participants highlighted a need to adapt existing policies to enhance flexibility of the DES model. There was participant consensus that DES staff require specific education and training to meet the needs of autistic people. Suggestions to inform the new model of DES for autistic people are made.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2023
Accession Number: EJ1399266
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The efficacy of the Australian Disability Employment Services (DES) for autistic jobseekers has not been examined and is currently undergoing Government reform. To help inform the new DES strategy, we sought the views of: 24 autistic individuals; seven family members of autistic individuals, and; 46 DES employees. Data were collected using surveys and interviews. Data were analysed using Mann Whitney tests plus deductive thematic analysis based on Nicholas and colleagues' ecosystems model. Participants highlighted a need to adapt existing policies to enhance flexibility of the DES model. There was participant consensus that DES staff require specific education and training to meet the needs of autistic people. Suggestions to inform the new model of DES for autistic people are made.
ISSN:0162-3257
1573-3432
DOI:10.1007/s10803-022-05762-1