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Exploring Employment Experiences From The Perspectives Of Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-Case Analysis, Hannah Dinsmore, Colleen Mcgovern
Exploring Employment Experiences From The Perspectives Of Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-Case Analysis, Hannah Dinsmore, Colleen Mcgovern
Occupational Therapy: Student Scholarship & Creative Works
Autism Spectrum Disorder, commonly referred to as ASD or autism, is a neurological disorder defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5th edition. Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts, as well as restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities are included in the diagnostic criteria (DSM-5). Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) face disproportionately high levels of unemployment and underemployment (Khalifa et al., 2020). Engagement in work is a meaningful occupation that helps shape one’s identity and is a vital part of an individual’s wellbeing (Hedley et al., 2018). One’s participation in work often …
Occupational Therapists’ Perspectives On Working In Mental Health Roles, Holly Phillips
Occupational Therapists’ Perspectives On Working In Mental Health Roles, Holly Phillips
Occupational Therapy: Student Scholarship & Creative Works
Occupational therapists working in mental health settings face a multitude of challenges to practice, including role blurring, generic roles, lack of support, and a lack of community, yet continue to pursue these positions. The current literature primarily highlights these barriers and discusses the under utilization of occupational therapists in mental health. Despite these challenges, occupational therapists are still holding prominent roles in this area and the question remains of why these therapists are continuing to pursue these roles and how they are creating meaning in their work. For this research, interviews were conducted with occupational therapists currently working or who …
Understanding Current Occupational Therapy Practice Behaviors And Knowledge Relating To Post-Intensive Care Syndrome: An Exploratory, Cross-Sectional Survey, Wendy Header
Occupational Therapy: Student Scholarship & Creative Works
Currently literature suggests the underutilization of occupational therapy with individuals at-risk for or suffering from Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS). The purpose of this study was to create a better understanding of Occupational Therapists’ current knowledge and practice behaviors regarding PICS.