Employment needs of and barriers for Chinese youth and young adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions in Ontario, Canada

IF 2.9 2区医学 Q1 EDUCATION, SPECIAL

Research in Developmental Disabilities Pub Date : 2024-04-17 DOI:10.1016/j.ridd.2024.104729

Hayley Hei Lam Cheng , Ashtyn Chau , Huberta Chan , Jackie Seto , Hayden Wong , Jeremiah So , Yvonne W. Leung , Anna Victoria Wong , Theodore C.K. Cheung

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Abstract

Background

Cultural-based literature focusing on Asian autistic immigrants living in Western countries is very limited.

Aims

The present study is a quality improvement exercise aiming to fill the gap by investigating the employment needs of and barriers for Chinese autistic youth and young adults in Ontario, Canada.

Methods & procedures

71 individuals diagnosed with autism and 24 diagnosed with other mental illnesses, aged 12–29, participated in an online survey regarding their work readiness, work skills, interests, health and cultural concerns. Analyses were conducted to compare the autistic group and the mental health group.

Outcomes & results

Results show that the autistic sample has inferior (1) work habits related skills, (2) work style related skills, (3) level of independence, (4) skills to perform routine daily activities, (5) interpersonal skills at work, and (6) ability to tolerate visual and moving stimuli in the work environment. It is also found that the autistic group has more symptoms of depression, anxiety, and autism than that of the non-autistic group.

Conclusions & implications

The study shed light into the unique needs and barriers of Chinese autistic young adults and the service gap in supporting their transition to employment.

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加拿大安大略省患有自闭症谱系障碍的华裔青少年的就业需求和障碍

本研究是一项质量改进活动，旨在通过调查加拿大安大略省华裔自闭症青少年和年轻成年人的就业需求和障碍，填补这一空白。方法和程序71名被诊断患有自闭症的人和24名被诊断患有其他精神疾病的人参加了一项在线调查，调查内容包括他们的工作准备情况、工作技能、兴趣、健康状况和文化关切。结果显示，自闭症样本在以下方面表现较差：（1）与工作习惯相关的技能；（2）与工作方式相关的技能；（3）独立程度；（4）进行日常活动的技能；（5）工作中的人际交往技能；（6）在工作环境中忍受视觉和移动刺激的能力。研究还发现，与非自闭症群体相比，自闭症群体有更多的抑郁、焦虑和自闭症症状。

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Research in Developmental Disabilities Multiple-

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5.50

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178

期刊介绍： Research In Developmental Disabilities is aimed at publishing original research of an interdisciplinary nature that has a direct bearing on the remediation of problems associated with developmental disabilities. Manuscripts will be solicited throughout the world. Articles will be primarily empirical studies, although an occasional position paper or review will be accepted. The aim of the journal will be to publish articles on all aspects of research with the developmentally disabled, with any methodologically sound approach being acceptable.