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Westbrook, John D.; Martin, Frank H.; Nye, Chad; Fong, Carlton J. – Campbell Systematic Reviews, 2010
There has been research done in the area of autism and employment, but such research has not been reported in a comprehensive review format before now. Thus, a systematic review on the effectiveness of adult employment assistance for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) would not only provide ideas for further research but also show…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Adults, Employment Services
Griffin, Tabatha, Ed.; Beddie, Francesca, Ed. – National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), 2011
One of the challenges facing Australia is the ageing of the population. Of major concern, especially to government, is that the dependency ratio--a measure of the burden that economically active persons carry by supporting dependent persons--will increase significantly unless older people keep working or immigration is used to change the…
Descriptors: Employment Services, Employment Potential, Maturity (Individuals), Age Discrimination
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Dempsey, Ian; Arthur, Michael – Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 1998
A study investigated the nature and characteristics of 68 staff working in employment services for people with a disability in New South Wales, Australia. Results indicate higher than usual staff turnover and that 53% had no previous professional experience working with people with a disability. Training needs are emphasized. (CR)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Employment Experience, Employment Services, Foreign Countries