Generation A: Perspectives on Special Populations and International Research on Autism in the Workplace

This book explores how researchers can help facilitate finding and maintaining employment for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It provides new contributions to the disabilities literature and research on special populations and international perspectives on Generation A. The chapters are organized and presented along two themes: Special Populations Affected by Generation A and International Research on Generation A.

Format: Hardback
Length: 260 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2022
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

This book provides valuable insights into the experiences of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their employment challenges. It offers several new contributions to both the disabilities literature and research on special populations, as well as international perspectives on Generation A. The chapters are organized and presented along two themes: Special Populations Affected by Generation A and International Research on Generation A.

The first theme, Special Populations Affected by Generation A, explores the experiences of special populations within the generational cohort of Generation A. Chapters in this section examine the growth of STEM occupations and how this growth may create opportunities for women of Generation A. Other chapters explore the career and life effects of being a parent of a young adult with ASD, the role of allies in supporting the efforts of young adults with ASD to find and maintain successful employment, and the unique career experiences of individuals with ASD in the legal profession.

The second theme, International Research on Generation A, explores the experiences of Generation A from an international perspective. The countries represented are India, Great Britain, Ireland, and Trinidad and Tobago. These chapters examine various ways that individuals with ASD and members of Generation A are being included in organizations in these countries. The legal issues associated with hiring individuals with ASD, as well as efforts by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to facilitate their employment, are also presented.

Overall, this book is a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers interested in understanding the experiences of individuals with ASD and their employment challenges. It offers insights into the growth of STEM occupations, the role of allies and NGOs in supporting employment efforts, and the unique career experiences of individuals with ASD in different countries. By exploring these topics, the book contributes to the development of effective strategies and policies to support the employment of individuals with ASD.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802622645