nderstanding Successful Employment for Adults with High Functioning Autism/ Asperger's Syndrome.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Mental Health - Autistic spectrum disorders; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Occupational therapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12614000771651
• Lead Sponsor: Professor Torbjorn Falkmer

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-07-21
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

Employers/managers/supervisors (N=80) who support and/or assist employees with HFA/ASD in their workplace on a regular basis. Adults with a diagnosis of HFA/AS who are seeking open employment.

Exclusion Criteria

Adults with HFA/AS and co-morbid conditions including: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), epilepsy, major depression and psychotic disorders.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Successful employment for adults with HFA/AS. This will be measured through the evaulation of the IEST tool.[Baseline measurements will occur and then repeated at 1, 3, 6 and 18 months.];Employer Satisfaction will be measured through a survey.[Baseline measurements will occur and then repeated at 1, 3, 6 and 18 months.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Employer attitudes toward employees with disabilities in the workplace. Employer attitudes will be measured using the Workers Scale.[This will be measured at baseline, 3, 6 and 18 months. ]