Unlocking Opportunities: Empowering Autistic Adults in Vocational Training and Employment Through Assistive Technologies

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Beitragende

Abstract

This paper explores the challenges faced by autistic individuals in vocational training and their transition to the general labor market in Germany. It focuses on how assistive technologies (AT) can enhance their employment prospects. The research employs observations and interviews at a Vocational Training Center (VTC) to understand the specific needs of autistic people in workplace settings, particularly office-based environments. The study identifies key challenges, support measures, and factors influencing dropout rates in vocational training. It also highlights the potential benefits of AT in fostering a more inclusive work environment and aiding autistic individuals in overcoming employment barriers. The findings emphasize the need for AT that is adaptable to individual needs and compatible with various work settings, ultimately promoting inclusion and better employment outcomes for people with autism.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
TitelUniversal Access in Human-Computer Interaction - 18th International Conference, UAHCI 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Proceedings
Redakteure/-innenMargherita Antona, Constantine Stephanidis
Seiten32–46
Seitenumfang15
ISBN (elektronisch)978-3-031-60884-1
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 2024
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Publikationsreihe

ReiheLecture Notes in Computer Science
Band14698
ISSN0302-9743

Externe IDs

ORCID /0000-0002-6151-2152/work/161409015
Scopus 85195828417
Mendeley 00cd5b39-a0e3-334b-8545-a67877cb136d
dblp conf/hci/GollaschEBSW24

Schlagworte

Schlagwörter

  • ASD, assistive technology, autism, context analysis, general labour market, neurodivergence, vocational training