Overview

This book explores the career experiences of Generation A, the half-million individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who will reach adulthood in the next decade. With Generation A eligible to enter the workforce in unprecedented numbers, research is needed to help individuals, organizations, and educational institutions to work together to create successful work experiences and career outcomes for individuals with ASD. Issues surrounding ASD in the workplace are discussed from individual, organizational, and societal perspectives. This book also examines the stigma of autism and how it may affect the employment and career experiences of individuals with ASD. This timely book provides researchers, practitioners, and employers with empirical data that examines the work and career experiences of individuals with ASD. It offers a framework for organizations committed to hiring individuals with ASD and enhancing their work experiences and career outcomes now and in the future.

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Author:   Amy E. Hurley-Hanson ,  Cristina M. Giannantonio ,  Amy Jane Griffiths
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2020
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9783030290511

ISBN 10:   3030290514
Pages:   275
Publication Date:   28 November 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Part I       The Scope of the Issue 1.             Generation A and Autism in the Workplace 2              The Stigma of Autism 3              The Costs of Autism 4              The Career Experiences of Individuals with ASD   Part II      The Transition to Employment 5              The Transition Needs of Young Adults With Autism 6              Universities with Autism Initiatives 7              The Labor Market Skills Gap and Autism 8              Employers’ Perspectives on Hiring Individuals with Autism   Part III     The Employment of Individuals with Autism 9.             Organizations with Autism Initiatives 10            Leadership and Autism 11            A Model for Hiring Individuals With Autism 12            The Benefits of Employing Individuals with Autism

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Amy E. Hurley-Hanson is Associate Professor of Management in the George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics at Chapman University, USA. She is the co-editor of Extreme Leadership: Leaders, Teams and Situations Outside the Norm. Cristina M. Giannantonio is Professor of Human Resource Management in the George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics at Chapman University, USA. She is the co-editor of Extreme Leadership: Leaders, Teams and Situations Outside the Norm. Amy-Jane Griffiths is a licensed psychologist and Assistant Professor of Clinical Counseling in the Attallah College of Educational Studies at Chapman University, USA. Her research and clinical work focus on improving educational and employment outcomes for individuals with exceptional needs.  

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