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Perceptions Of Employers In Spokane County Regarding Employing Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Shannon White, Curtis Pearson, Amylynne Sargent, Jennifer Mcquillan, Molly Hobbs
Perceptions Of Employers In Spokane County Regarding Employing Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Shannon White, Curtis Pearson, Amylynne Sargent, Jennifer Mcquillan, Molly Hobbs
2014 Symposium
There is limited research available addressing employment opportunities for adolescents or adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With the growing population of adults with ASD in the United States, there will likely be an increase in the demand for support to help them live independently. The purpose of this research is to obtain employers’ perceptions on employing individuals with ASD. Businesses in Spokane County were mailed invitations to participate in an on-line survey. Results will be analyzed and shared with local agencies for potential program development.
Exercise Dosage And Pelvic Floor Muscle Function In Young Women With And Without Urinary Incontinence, Briana Dewitt
Exercise Dosage And Pelvic Floor Muscle Function In Young Women With And Without Urinary Incontinence, Briana Dewitt
2014 Symposium
Approximately 38% of young, healthy females who have never been pregnant experience urinary incontinence (UI). Some research suggests there may be a correlation between the amount and intensity of physical activity and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction leading to UI in this population. This study used trans-abdominal real-time ultrasound imaging to describe pelvic floor performance in forty-eight females aged 18-30 (n=11 with reported UI, three of whom reported experiencing moderate to severe UI). While vigorous exercise was not significantly related to presence of UI, pelvic floor 64 contraction performance was significantly worse in those women with UI. These findings suggest that …