Title |
Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Autism-Specific Workplace Tool for Employers: A Randomised Controlled Trial
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Published in |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, May 2018
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DOI | 10.1007/s10803-018-3611-0 |
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Authors |
Melissa Scott, Marita Falkmer, Torbjörn Falkmer, Sonya Girdler |
Abstract |
A randomised controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of the Integrated Employment Success Tool (IEST™) in improving employers' self-efficacy in modifying the workplace for individuals on the autism spectrum. Employers (N = 84) were randomised to the IEST™ or support as usual groups. Measurements of self-efficacy, knowledge and attitudes towards disability in the workplace were obtained at baseline and post-test. Results revealed a significant improvement in self-efficacy within the IEST™ group between baseline and post-test (p = 0.016). At post-test, there were no significant differences between groups in relation to self-efficacy in implementing autism-specific workplace modifications and employer attitudes towards disability in the workplace. Given the lack of significant outcomes, further research is needed to determine the effectiveness of the IEST™ for employers. Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry #ACTRN12614000771651, registered 21/7/2014. Trial URL https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=366699 . |
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Spain | 2 | 18% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 9% |
Chile | 1 | 9% |
Canada | 1 | 9% |
Unknown | 6 | 55% |
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Members of the public | 10 | 91% |
Scientists | 1 | 9% |
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Unknown | 146 | 100% |
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Researcher | 22 | 15% |
Student > Master | 19 | 13% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 15 | 10% |
Student > Bachelor | 12 | 8% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 9 | 6% |
Other | 22 | 15% |
Unknown | 47 | 32% |
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Psychology | 27 | 18% |
Medicine and Dentistry | 17 | 12% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 14 | 10% |
Social Sciences | 12 | 8% |
Business, Management and Accounting | 5 | 3% |
Other | 15 | 10% |
Unknown | 56 | 38% |