How Do Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Participate in the Labor Market? A German Multi-center Survey

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Contributors

  • Tolou Maslahati - , Berlin Institute of Health at Charité (Author)
  • Christian J. Bachmann - , Ulm University (Author)
  • Juliana Höfer - , University of Oldenburg (Author)
  • Charlotte Küpper - , Berlin Institute of Health at Charité, Humboldt University of Berlin (Author)
  • Sanna Stroth - , University of Marburg (Author)
  • Nicole Wolff - , Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (Author)
  • Luise Poustka - , University of Göttingen (Author)
  • Veit Roessner - , Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (Author)
  • Inge Kamp-Becker - , University of Marburg (Author)
  • Falk Hoffmann - , University of Oldenburg (Author)
  • Stefan Roepke - , Berlin Institute of Health at Charité (Author)

Abstract

International studies show disadvantages for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the labor market. Data about their participation in the German labor market are scarce. The aim of this study was to examine the integration of adults with ASD in the German labor market in terms of education, employment and type of occupation by means of a cross-sectional-study, using a postal questionnaire. Findings show above average levels of education for adults with ASD compared to the general population of Germany and simultaneously, below average rates of employment and high rates of financial dependency. That indicates a poor integration of adults with ASD in the German labor market and emphasizes the need for vocational support policies for adults with ASD.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1066-1076
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of autism and developmental disorders
Volume52
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2022
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

PubMed 33864556

Keywords

Keywords

  • Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Education, Employment, Labor Market