Pilot test of the Maximizing Adolescent Post-Secondary Success (MAPSS) intervention: Supporting parents of autistic youth

AV Kirby, KJC Feldman, MB Himle… - … American Journal of …, 2021 - research.aota.org
Objective: To evaluate data on the preliminary efficacy of and collect participant feedback
about the Maximizing Adolescent Post-Secondary Success (MAPSS) intervention. Design …

[HTML][HTML] A pilot study of PEERS® for Careers: A comprehensive employment-focused social skills intervention for autistic young adults in the United States

CT Moody, RS Factor, AC Gulsrud, CJ Grantz… - Research in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Autistic young adults are at elevated risk for poor employment/internship
outcomes, despite having many strengths relevant to the workplace. Currently, very few …

[HTML][HTML] Initial pilot of a brief career development program for autistic young adults

S Cadondon, M Dawson, JA Carriere… - Research in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Many autistic young adults may struggle to progress to further education or
employment after high school, highlighting the need for tailored career development …

Understanding career goals set by autistic youth

EE Dean, KM Burke, KA Shogren - The American Journal of …, 2022 - research.aota.org
Importance: Recent years have seen a shift to strengths-based approaches promoting self-
determination and career-related interests among autistic youth. Research is needed to …

Rehabilitation Services for Young Adults with ASD

A Kristofik, KL Johnson - Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their families face many
obstacles when they conclude their secondary education. Pilot programs to support the …

Clinic-Based Interventions to Support Social Participation for Autistic Children and Adolescents (2013–2021)

LM Little, SR Cohen, SD Tomchek… - … American Journal of …, 2023 - research.aota.org
Clinic-Based Interventions to Support Social Participation for Autistic Children and Adolescents
(2013–2021) | The American Journal of Occupational Therapy | American Occupational …

An individualized life-skills coaching program for adults with autism

A Hillier, N Poto, D Schena II, A Buckingham… - Advances in …, 2022 - emerald.com
Purpose The lack of services for adults on the autism spectrum is of growing concern. Given
the huge variation in how autism impacts people, individualized approaches might be …

Preliminary efficacy of a transition training program for autistic adolescents

SA Schoen, A Valdez - Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2023 - Elsevier
Purpose Young autistic adults experience poor transition outcomes in the area of
employment. With reduced opportunities to develop work skills, there are also reduced …

Interventions That Foster Self-Determination in Autistic Individuals (2013–2021)

K Patten, K Murthi, YL Chen… - The American Journal …, 2023 - research.aota.org
Abstract Systematic Review Briefs provide a summary of the findings from systematic
reviews developed in conjunction with the American Occupational Therapy Association's …

K-12 Life Skills Education, Independence, and Employment of Autistic Individuals: Giving Voice to Autistic Adults

JC Zatz, JR Harrison - Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024 - Springer
Autistic adults are often challenged to engage in and complete life skill tasks independently
and are underrepresented in employment. No prior study has explored the perceptions of …