Sustaining community employment is a challenge for autistic adults, especially for those who have co-occurring intellectual disability. But factors contributing to this employment outcome have not been fully evaluated. This study utilized longitudinal data to explore the impact of contextual influences, family factors, and individual characteristics on sustained employment over approximately 18 months (N = 105). Very few autistic adults with co-occurring intellectual disability achieved sustained employment (14.3%). The results indicated that more independent daily living skills, a higher family income, a larger maternal social network, an inclusive school environment in early childhood, and currently living in an area with a larger population size were associated with significantly greater odds of sustaining employment. Follow-up analyses suggested that managing personal care is particularly important for lasting employment.
So true. And so many societal cliche's derail adult help for strugglers "Oh, it's his choice to live in a messy house....." Mental health system does not include mental health. It's not just "guilt" or "shame" that makes sloppy people bad - it's diffiulty with too many choices, and living in simpler setting helps avoid the distractions of constant tidying, or constantly losing what one wants. In contrast, simplified, organized setting helps daily functioning and sense of competence and even joy of decorating.
I identify with fixing one's resources so they support you -or if helping someone, help them do that. Don't just tell them, "it's your choice" - of course it is. But keeping one's resources organized is a huge help, for the time we are ready to make choices. Nothing wrong with cheering oneself up by staying solvent or sober or tidy enough to enjoy and use one's surroundings in ways that bring us cheer.
So true. And so many societal cliche's derail adult help for strugglers "Oh, it's his choice to live in a messy house....." Mental health system does not include mental health. It's not just "guilt" or "shame" that makes sloppy people bad - it's diffiulty with too many choices, and living in simpler setting helps avoid the distractions of constant tidying, or constantly losing what one wants. In contrast, simplified, organized setting helps daily functioning and sense of competence and even joy of decorating.
I identify with fixing one's resources so they support you -or if helping someone, help them do that. Don't just tell them, "it's your choice" - of course it is. But keeping one's resources organized is a huge help, for the time we are ready to make choices. Nothing wrong with cheering oneself up by staying solvent or sober or tidy enough to enjoy and use one's surroundings in ways that bring us cheer.
Is that question mark a comment?